With a quick bounce back front of mind, the Saints are jetting off to Windy Hill as a bruising battle with the Bombers awaits.

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Round 2

Essendon v St Kilda
Sunday 10 September
3:05pm AEST, Windy Hill
Broadcast live on Channel 7, Fox Footy, Kayo and the AFL Official Live App

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There is limited street parking available around Windy Hill, so it is recommended that all patrons are use public transport to arrive at the venue.

Windy Hill is only a short 650m walk from Essendon Station, which can be accessed via train, bus and tram. Make sure you plan your journey ahead of time so you don't miss a minute of the action.

Dal Santo backs Saints to 'click' in time, praises young gun's comeback

Important game day information to note:

  • There are multiple mobile food and beverage options located at various points in the ground.
  • Bringing your own chair is not permitted at AFLW games. Seated options will be available in the Reynolds or Cookson Stands.  
  • Pets are not allowed inside the Windy Hill precinct on game day. If you have a service pet, please bring necessary documentation to ensure you and your pet are welcomed into the stadium.  

An early hop from the Roos proved a bridge too far for the Saints to overcome, seeing season opener honours go the way of the home side.

North held St Kilda scoreless for the first half, and despite a pluckier third term which was largely controlled by Nick Dal Santo's side, couldn't capitalise fully on their momentum.

Nicola Xenos and Hannah Priest combined for 21 tackles, Olivia Vesely left nothing in the tank as she battled against the Roos' seasoned on-ballers, while Bianca Jakobsson fought hard in defence against former Saint, Kate Shierlaw.

Round 1 v North Melbourne

  • 05:36

    Emotional scenes as eight debutants receive guernseys

    Go behind the scenes as St Kilda's eight club debutants receive their guernseys ahead of the 2023 season opener.

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  • 01:54

    RD1 | Priest dissects season opener, gelling of new faces

    Captain Hannah Priest runs through the Saints' season opener after going down to North Melbourne at Blundstone Arena.

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    Video
  • 10:14

    RD1 | AFLW Mini-Match: North Melbourne v St Kilda

    Extended highlights of the Kangaroos and Saints clash in round one of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.

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    Video
  • 03:56

    RD1 | 'We put ourselves in a difficult position': Dal Santo post-game

    Nick Dal Santo speaks at his post-game press conference after round one's match against North Melbourne.

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    Press Conference
  • 05:21

    RD1 | Highlights v North Melbourne

    The Kangaroos and Saints clash in round one of the 2023 NAB AFLW Season

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    Video
  • 00:36

    RD1 | Patrikios finishes with class to Saints' delight

    Georgia Patrikios nails her first goal of the season to give St Kilda late confidence.

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  • 01:17

    Did you bring your passport... to Tasmania?

    As the Saints wait to board their flight to Tasmania for Round 1, Hannah Priest sees how many of her teammates fall for a classic airport gag!

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  • 01:27

    Seven club debutants in 90 seconds! Dal does the rounds

    There's a new-look Saints outfit who will take to the park in Round 1! Senior coach Nick Dal Santo gets around each one to tell them the good news.

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  • 01:00

    'I'm proud of you': Dal Santo delivers AFLW debut news to Pinchin

    See the moment new Saint Beth Pinchin found out she'd be making her AFLW debut against North Melbourne in Round 1.

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  • 11:20

    Talking finals and AFLW: Saints skippers front the media

    Jack Steele and Hannah Priest preview a big September for the Saints.

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NORTH MELBOURNE  3.3  5.6  5.7  8.8 (56)
ST KILDA  0.0  0.0  1.4  2.4 (16)

GOALS
North Melbourne: King 2, Randall 2, Garner, O'Loughlin, Shierlaw, Tripodi
St Kilda: Patrikios, Stuart

BEST
North Melbourne: Garner, Riddell, Shierlaw, King, Kearney, Smith
St Kilda: Xenos, Priest, Patrikios, Stuart, Vesely

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