Saints’ horror pre-season compounded by King surgery
St Kilda’s pre-season from hell has taken another turn for the worst with Max King set to be ruled out of early rounds of the season. JAY CLARK explains why.
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Flag over cash: Callaghan on why he rebuked Saints’ monster offer
Finn Callaghan turned down what could have been the biggest contract in AFL history from St Kilda. He tells Lachlan McKirdy the Giants are closer to something the Saints can’t buy – a flag.
‘Astonishing’: 21yo rejects $17m in stunning move
Rising star Finn Callaghan has knocked back the richest deal in AFL history to stay loyal to the GWS Giants.
‘We won’t be out-cultured’: Why Ross is changing after Battle exit
During his first stint as St Kilda coach, Ross Lyon was relentless and manic. But he’s changed. And, under his rule, the Saints are changing with him – more recently because of Josh Battle.
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Dogs star struck down as horror injury run continues
The Bulldogs have copped another blow before the season has even begun with a walk-up starter in doubt for the beginning of the campaign.
‘A lot to weigh up’: De Koning coy on Blues future as rivals circle
Tom De Koning has conceded he has “a lot to weigh up” as he considers whether to accept a long-term deal to stay at Carlton or test the market as a free agent.
Every Saint rated: Why state league hero sits atop them all
Jack Sinclair? Rowan Marshall? Nope, there’s a new No. 1 at St Kilda. But does Ross Lyon have enough to work with across the board? We rate and rank every player.
Moorabbin to the Tiwis: Parker reignites his love for footy
Matt Parker burst onto the AFL scene as a high-flyer at St Kilda. Six years later — and after stints at Moorabbin and Punt Road — he’s rediscovering his love for the game in one of Australia’s most remote areas.
‘Pretty scary’: How key Saints reacted to pre-season injury curse
Brad Hill has revealed the fears St Kilda’s players held after a pre-season session where three players — including spearhead Max King — went down with injury.
Key Saint set for surgery as injury crisis deepens
A few days after losing key men Rowan Marshall and Mattaes Phillipou, St Kilda has confirmed its already-stretched key position stocks will take another hit. So, what’s next?
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