St Kilda defeats Essendon, affecting Essendon's finals hopes.

St Kilda, unable to reach the finals this season, has upset Essendon, causing a potential blow to Essendon's finals hopes. The Saints won with a 17.6 (108) to 8.7 (55) score, demonstrating their ability to shake up the finals mix. Coach Ross Lyon remains unapologetic, aiming to upset red-hot Brisbane and other premiership aspirants, Geelong and Carlton, in the final month of the home-and-away season.