Which fans are suffering the most from Alan Richardson’s sudden departure from St Kilda?

As Saints supporters bemoan another failed coaching tenure and the seemingly endless search for a second premiership, they have competition from fans of another club who feel like the real victims in the saga.

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The Western Bulldogs face the Saints this Sunday hoping to keep their finals chances alive and now have the added challenge of playing against a team fired up by the departure of a popular coach, and the spark of a new mentor.

At least they know what that’s like — it’s the third time it’s happened to the Dogs this season.

In Round 10 the Dogs were stunned by the Kangaroos, who posted their third win of the season. We later learned the players had been told that morning it would be Brad Scott’s last game as coach.

Camera Icon Brad Scott farewells fans after defeating the Bulldogs in his last game as Kangaroos coach. Credit: AAP

Camera Icon Charlie Curnow celebrates one of his seven goals against the Dogs. Credit: Getty Images

Just two weeks later, it happened again. Carlton gave Brendon Bolton the flick and David Teague took over. His first assignment was against the Lions — a game Carlton won by 15 points. The next week they faced the Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium and produced an inspired performance to crack the 100-point mark for just the second time this season. The Dogs were lucky to escape with a three-point win.

Can the Saints lift for Richo — and new caretaker coach Brett Ratten — on Sunday?

If they do, you can be sure your Bulldogs-supporting friends will let you know all about the curse that has followed the club this year.

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