Until Ryan Griffen kicked their third goal 19 minutes into the final term, the Bulldogs were in danger of recording the second-lowest score in club history and their biggest losing margin against the Saints.
The ‘Dogs doubled their score in the second half of the final term.
Incredibly, they had four more inside 50s for the match but the Saints’ defenders completely smothered their opponents and routinely cleared the ball with ease.
Adding to a shocking night for the club, Bulldogs defender Brian Lake appeared to be reported in the final term for allegedly striking Saints youngster Tom Simpkin.
When Daniel Giansiracusa kicked the Bulldogs’ second goal early in the third term, they reduced the margin to 25 points.
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But the Saints then blew the game apart with a five-goal rampage in 12 minutes and had a 69-point lead at the last change.
Hayes laid a superb tackle on Easton Wood early in the third quarter that set up Jack Steven, who snapped a great goal.
The only negative for the Saints was defender Sam Gilbert, who appeared to suffer a lower back injury and was subbed off early in the third term.
St Kilda extended their winning streak over the Bulldogs to seven games, while the ‘Dogs remain winless under new coach Brendan McCartney.
Captain Nick Riewoldt and utility Brendon Goddard were also high among the Saints’ best, while Stephen Milne was well held by Rober Murphy before kicking three second-half goals.
Bulldogs small forward Luke Dahlhaus never stopped trying on a disastrous night.