The only way St Kilda could dream of winning from this situation is through a Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera masterclass. The problem is, he’s sitting in the stands injured. In other words, the Saints are done.
They have failed to kick a goal in the opening half, and their defence has crumbled under relentless Hawthorn pressure, giving up nine goals – four of them to Jack Gunston.
Adding to their woes, defender Sam Flanders hobbled from the field during the second term with what looked like an Achilles injury. Ross Lyon can move the magnets all he likes during this half-time break, but with there is no coming back from here.
Sam Flanders is helped from the Marvel Stadium surface by the Saints trainers.Getty Images