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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Big wins for Saints, Giants after AFL hands out free agency compo
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Richo: ‘No doubt’ Tigers president was having a dig at stars
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The handful of Zebras in frame for St Kilda rookie spot
St Kilda will follow through on its plan for a Sandringham Zebra to become a Sainter this year as part of an initiative to improve their alignment – though it’s slim pickings for a rookie-list option.
Grim AFL divorce gets ‘petty and immature’
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‘Utter nonsense’: AFL boss goes berserk
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‘Rubbish’: Saints boss fires up at ‘nonsense’ AFL draft system
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‘Never had this much belief’: Unbeaten Saints humming
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