St Kilda’s AFL season is on the precipice, with coach Ross Lyon describing Carlton’s stoppage domination as an annihilation and obliteration.
Needing an enormous scalp, the Saints threw some hefty punches within the first half on Sunday at Marvel Stadium and led by 22 factors.
But they misplaced stoppages 21-6 within the second half, and 43-22 for the sport, and solely managed one aim after the principle break for a 19-point loss.
They dropped from fifth to seventh and are within the prime eight by half a recreation, with Richmond and Geelong to come back at Marvel Stadium earlier than Brisbane in spherical 24 at their Gabba fortress.
“After halftime they obliterated us (in stoppages), which is disappointing, because nothing really changed,” Lyon mentioned.
“It was just an annihilation.”
Lyon mentioned the temper was low within the Saints rooms post-game, given it appeared like that they had Carlton on the ropes at halftime.
“We all just feel a little bit low at the minute. We all had our chest out at halftime, feeling good, and we didn’t get it done,” he mentioned.
“There’s no secret recipe.
“It reveals their high quality and the depth of their listing.
“They showed they have people who can step up and ultimately that’s what you have to be able to do.”
Asked in regards to the run to the finals, Lyon mentioned their focus needed to be solely on Richmond subsequent Sunday.
“It’s hard to swallow, because we didn’t see it exactly coming and second halves have been our strength,” he mentioned.
“It’s not always about the ladder. It’s just about improving your footy and feeling good about yourself.
“We simply need to get again on the horse, put it behind us as fast as we will.
“It’s a narrow window for improvement. But we’re alive.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
