St Kilda skipper Jarryn Geary (centre) and his teammates leave Metricon Stadium after their loss to Fremantle. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

THE SELECTION axe looms over some of St Kilda's under-performers after coach Brett Ratten declared his side had too many passengers in its collapse against Fremantle on Saturday. 

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Leading by 37 points early in the second quarter, the Saints conceded 10 of the next 11 goals before fighting back to level the scores late in the final term, only to lose by six points to the lowly-ranked Dockers.

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Watch the last two minutes: Frem v StK

Enjoy the thrilling final moments between the Dockers and Saints at Metricon Stadium

The Saints were looking to consolidate a top-four spot ahead of the match, but the shock loss leaves them at 3-3 and clinging to their place in the top eight ahead of at least four more matches based out of their Queensland hub. 

ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 05:43

    Ratten: 'Too many blokes we carried'

    Watch St Kilda's press conference after round six's match against Fremantle

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  • 06:56

    Highlights: Fremantle v St Kilda

    The Dockers and Saints clash in round six

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  • 08:31

    Longmuir: 'We've got players who never give up'

    Watch Fremantle's press conference after round six's match against St Kilda

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  • 01:00

    Another mare for Walters, Saints draw level late

    After starting the game by kicking it the wrong way, Michael Walters concedes a 50m penalty in the dying minutes

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  • 00:29

    Important Saint's high hit, Docker goes down

    St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall could be scrutinised by the Match Review Officer for this incident with Nathan Wilson

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  • 00:19

    Great way for Serong to notch first career goal

    An impressive mark from first-round draftee Caleb Serong and he finishes it off as Fremantle hit the lead

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  • 00:28

    Superstar Fyfe leads Fremantle fightback

    A brilliant pack mark from Freo skipper Nat Fyfe and he finishes it off just before half-time

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  • 01:17

    Big Docker down after crunching bump from Long

    Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy grounded after copping a heavy hit from Ben Long

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  • 01:08

    Cheeky Saint with the no-look goal and glare

    Dean Kent sprints away from James Aish and runs into the post but kicks it from the goal-line

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  • 00:46

    Wrong-way Walters as Freo makes horror start

    Tim Membrey takes advantage of a couple of Docker blunders to slot St Kilda's first goal

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"We just had too many blokes that we carried today," Ratten said post-match. 

"Our wins have been built on everybody contributing and today I thought we just had a few blokes who contributed, and others didn't really have much influence on the game. 

"We've brought a full squad up here, so we'll play players who are in form. If you're not in form and your form's tapering, you might be in a bit of trouble." 

05:43

Ratten: 'Too many blokes we carried'

Watch St Kilda's press conference after round six's match against Fremantle

High-priced recruit Bradley Hill had just five disposals after quarter-time against his former side, while forwards Jonathon Marsh (one) and Dan Butler (three) also went quiet. 

"It really went pear-shaped," Ratten said of the performance after the first break. 

"We showed our best and our worst in one day and in two different quarters." 

The Saints will also be sweating out on the outcome of Ben Long's high bump on Sean Darcy that left the Dockers ruckman concussed and ruled out of the game.

01:17

Big Docker down after crunching bump from Long

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy grounded after copping a heavy hit from Ben Long

Dockers coach Justin Longmuir was proud of his side as they fought back to claim their second consecutive win.

08:31

Longmuir: 'We've got players who never give up'

Watch Fremantle's press conference after round six's match against St Kilda

"It just reinforced we've got real ticker," he said. 

"We've got a lot of players who never give up. We've shown that pretty much all season but just reinforced when our backs were against the wall at quarter-time and we just never gave up." 

Longmuir said the decision to push skipper Nat Fyfe forward after quarter-time was based on tactics to provide a target as forward Rory Lobb moved into the ruck to replace Darcy. 

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