Saints’ odd Crouch rookie call and the game that could cost $500k
Brad Crouch has retired from the AFL, so why did St Kilda pick him in the rookie draft? JON RALPH has the answer, plus more on the costly single game he played in 2024.
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10 free agents Saints could land as bold post-2025 plans revealed
The AFL industry is preparing for a ‘ballistic’ approach to the free agency market from St Kilda next year. JON RALPH looks at the 10 players who could play under Ross Lyon from 2026.
Academy capers: Bassat’s crusade ends with triple snub
The same club which has led a crusade against other clubs rorting the father-son and academy system overlooked three talents tied to them.
Puzzling, crazy or genius? Why top 10 calls make perfect sense
North were in desperate need for a key position player and the Saints were crying out for a star mid, so why did both go against all wisdom in the top 10? It makes more sense the more you look into it.
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King, GWS stars down as injury carnage hits the capital
St Kilda came from nowhere to almost pinch the game in the final term against the Giants on Saturday – but the thrilling one-point finish was overshadowed by a number of significant injuries.
Saints spoil Dusty and Shai show as crowds gather round Norwood
Ross Lyon’s men held their nerve against a Shai Bolton and Dustin Martin masterclass, but the real winners were the punters with front-row seats to the action at Norwood Oval.
‘Not about Max’: Saints mids given orders
St Kilda’s midfielders have been warned not to get overexcited about a returning spearhead when they take on Richmond on Sunday.
AFL great’s ‘spiral’ before drug plot
A retired AFL star is facing a stint behind bars after admitting he became involved in a plot to smuggle drugs across the country.
AFL great’s ‘spiral’ before drug plot
A retired AFL star is facing a stint behind bars after admitting he became involved in a plot to smuggle drugs across the country.
Saints decide on young gun’s bump
St Kilda has made a call on whether to challenge an emerging star’s suspension ahead of a crucial Gather Round clash.
Saint suspended for Gather Round over Durham hit
A St Kilda tough nut will miss the club’s Gather Round clash after a heavy collision with Bomber Sam Durham in the side’s loss to Essendon on Saturday afternoon.
‘I’ll let Steele do the work’: Ross slams complacent Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes some of his players were ‘looking for an easy game’ which left his side vulnerable to the Bombers.
Falcon debut: Young gun receives surprise AFL call-up
A Geelong Falcons export will make his AFL debut this weekend — and all it took was one game in the reserves.
Saints accept ‘cost’ in prime-time trade-off
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he wants his side playing more big games under lights – even if it takes a physical toll.
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