Revealed: Saints’ $6m last-ditch bid to keep Battle
St Kilda’s last-ditch attempt to keep Josh Battle at Moorabbin has been revealed as the defender explained why he chose Hawthorn after months after haggling from both clubs.
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Saints star makes call despite last-ditch $6m bid
St Kilda interceptor Josh Battle has made a call on his AFL future, with a huge compensation question emerging from his near $6 million contract.
All-Australian selector explains controversial Marshall snub
When the 44-man All-Australian squad was released, St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall was a notable omission. Now, one of this year’s selectors has explained why he missed out.
What middling Saints must do to bridge the gap
In December, Ross Lyon scoffed at suggestions the Saints would miss finals. Fast forward nine months and St Kilda is still wallowing, and is in danger of doing so for another 12 months.
‘Pretty sad’: Saints provide insight into Battle’s tough call
St Kilda captain Jack Steele has weighed in on Josh Battle’s $850,000 call on his future, conceding the defender will leave a significant hole if he departs for Hawthorn.
‘Lifetime ban’: Shock as AFL umpire struck
An AFL umpire was left bloodied and had to be replaced after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd in a cowardly act.
Blues spared from finals heartbreak after Saints stunner
A Fremantle stumble has handed the Blues a top eight spot despite a shock, heartbreaking loss to St Kilda after a Jack Higgins miracle.
‘Bravery required’: Saints great urges club to trade star players
The Saints have had a disappointing season after their finals run in 2023, and a club great has implored them to get brutal this off-season and put some of its biggest names on the trade table.
Lyon ‘won’t share feelings’ on free agent
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon gave a cryptic response when asked about the future of an out-of-contract Saints tall.
Compensation fight brewing in Saints’ final Battle pitch
St Kilda is preparing a bumper final offer to Josh Battle, but the deal isn’t entirely about keeping the defender in red, white, and black, write JON RALPH and JAY CLARK.
Jekyll and Hyde Cats exposed as golden opportunity goes to waste
Geelong had a top-four spot in its grasp, but it was completely overrun by the same side that dashed the Cats’ finals hopes last year. And it has put their finals credentials into question.
Scott, Cats rue ‘missed opportunity’ as Saints soar
Geelong led by six goals at half-time on Saturday night, seemingly set to lock down a double-chance in September. Then, the Saints came with the blitz, leaving the Cats in the dust.
Saints could reward late-season performers
Carlton faces a major threat in round 24 with a number of uncontracted St Kilda veterans told to play for their careers.
Five things we learned: Concussion concern a cruel blow for Eagle
West Coast’s prized draft pick is on track for the opening round of the AFLW season — but another rising star has had another cruel concussion setback. ELIZA REILLY wraps up the key talking points.
‘We don’t muck around’: Stern words at St Kilda
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has laid out his plans to get his team back to the finals in 2024 as he made it clear where he stands on final round experiments.
Tigers barely let out a yelp as post-Dusty era begins
In the first game of its post-Dusty era, Richmond showed some spark, but a Rowan Marshall-led St Kilda proved too strong for the Tigers.
Saints definitive call after controversial meeting
St Kilda has declared its position on recruiting banned former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas after a bizarre Ross Lyon press conference.
Victorian club meets with Tarryn Thomas over possible AFL lifeline
After being sacked by North Melbourne and handed an 18-game ban by the AFL, Tarryn Thomas could be set for an AFL lifeline, after meeting with a Victorian club’s list guru on Tuesday.
Thomas splits with manager as Saints fans fume over pursuit
Tarryn Thomas’ meeting with St Kilda’s Graeme Allan has sparked an uproar online from Saints fans, expressing their disapproval at any links to the former Kangaroo.
’Biggest opponent is ourselves’: Ross at a loss after blowout
St Kilda put Essendon to the sword last week, but barely gave a yelp against Brisbane on Sunday, leaving Ross Lyon at a loss as to where the Saints are at.
Fringe Lion rewarded for good form
A good performance against the Gold Coast Suns has secured a fringe Brisbane player a second successive match in the Lions’ AFL team.
‘Like a red wine’: Lions star’s timely ‘impact’
Often “maligned”, a former No.1 AFL draft pick has taken his game to another level in a resurgent Brisbane Lions outfit.
Scott: The result wasn’t even the worst part
Essendon coach Brad Scott was frustrated by a lot of things in the wake of his side’s horror loss to St Kilda – but he was clear on the two issues that disappointed him most.
Fraudulent FC: The 31 minutes that proved Dons are pretenders
The third quarter has long been known as the premiership quarter. For Essendon on Saturday, it was the pretender quarter, writes SAM LANDSBERGER. Here’s how it all fell apart.
‘Horror show’ rocks Essendon’s finals hopes
St Kilda has dismantled Essendon by 53 points to deliver a big blow to the Bombers’ dwindling AFL finals hopes.
‘Harden up’: AFL legend’s advice for out of form Phillipou
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has urged St Kilda young gun to ‘harden up’ after it was revealed the top 10 draft pick was happy to play a second week in the VFL.
Knockout blow? Dockers strangle Saints in Ross-like fashion
The Ross Lyon Cup wasn’t exactly grandstand viewing, writes Eliza Reilly. But there was only one team that did what needed to be done in a dour affair. So, is that it for the Saints in 2024?
‘Got a lot of Sherrin’: Big hit KO’s Docker
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been caught up in another high shot in the AFL that forced a Freo forward out of the game.
The King or Saint Nick? Where Max should turn to end slump
Nick Riewoldt would be open to helping struggling Saint Max King, but an AFL great has called on the St Kilda forward to take inspiration from another legend of the game.
‘Spluttering’ Saints looking for answers
Finalists in 2023, St Kilda are on the nose in 2024 and coach Ross Lyon knows exactly what has to get better.
‘Sad footballer’: AFL great’s concern for Saints star
The Saints are struggling to both score and win, and a former champion says their issues start with a lack of forward cohesion, starting with the form of their spearhead, Max King.
‘Stagnant’: Saints players frustrated by losses
A St Kilda star says it’s on the Saints’ senior players to lift as he addressed Ross Lyon’s unusual post-game comments on Saturday.
Kane Cornes’ two-word swipe at Ross Lyon
Kane Cornes has launched a fierce spray at Ross Lyon, using a two-word insult against the flagging St Kilda coach.
‘We’re like neutered dogs’: Ross lashes recent AFL rule change
The Saints found it tough going in Tassie, going down to Hawthorn in a thriller – and coach Ross Lyon wasn’t happy with a lot of things after the game.
‘Neutered dogs’: Coach slaps down AFL
Fresh off an upset loss to Hawthorn, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was keen to express a wild message about AFL runners.
‘Namby pamby’: Lyon defends Wilson call as statement of culture
When Darcy Wilson stayed out on the ground after being winded in a collision with George Wardlaw on Saturday it wasn’t to avoid an HIA test but a statement of the Saints culture according to Ross Lyon.
0-8 and but Roos ‘not far away’ says Clarko
North Melbourne didn’t really get close on the scoreboard in their Saturday afternoon clash with St Kilda, going down by 38 points, but coach Alastair Clarkson saw some positive signs for the 0-8 Roos.
Saints in box seat as rivals prepare 10-year offers for LDU
After Errol Gulden revealed he turned down a 10-year offer to leave Sydney, Luke Davies-Uniacke is the next young star in line for decade-long offers. JAY CLARK examines why St Kilda looms large in the LDU chase.
Saints livewire learns fate for dumping tackle on Power star
St Kilda took Jack Higgins’ three-game ban to a marathon tribunal appeal that went for over three hours. See the result from the hearing here.
Chol’s miserable Sunday extended after suspension
Mabior Chol’s miserable Sunday afternoon at the MCG now has a suspension added on top, with the key forward handed a ban for striking Errol Gulden.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Port’s injury-riddled victory
A cheap SuperCoach ruck option announced himself with a bang, while a number of key premiums flopped as an injury-ravaged Port fought off St Kilda. Follow live updates and SuperCoach scores here.
McGuane: North in danger of exodus, lazy star must improve
Mick McGuane has turned the blowtorch on winless North Melbourne, declaring the AFL battler is in danger of an exodus of stars if it keeps settling for poor standards.
Lyon baulks at clubs’ responsibility after Balic tragedy revelations
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Harley Balic was a “special young man” after the former Docker and Demon’s tragic story became part of the SIA’s investigation into the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Star Saint ‘looking likely’ as recruit held back
A St Kilda debut won’t pan out this week for a new recruit but the coach is hopeful Max King will be fit for a crucial Port Adelaide clash.
AFL coach gets emotional over ex-player’s death
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has shown rare emotion as he shared private details of his close relationship with a former pupil.
Butler blow confirmed as Saints count cost of short breaks
St Kilda is counting the cost of a packed early-season schedule which has left the injury-ravaged Saints with an uphill battle to turn their campaign around.
‘What is going on?’: Dale responds to Bevo subbing
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs heading into Thursday’s clash with St Kilda. Bailey Dale reveals how he and his coach were able to bite back at the outside noise.
Footy world says same thing in bloodbath
The Bulldogs came into Thursday night under the pump, but a fellow AFL battler ended it reeling from a one-sided hammering.
Bulldogs respond to tough week with thumping Saints win
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs, who delivered on Thursday night with a comprehensive win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Bulldogs star to miss crunch clash
The Western Bulldogs have lost a star forward for a must-win clash with St Kilda on Thursday night.
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