AFL world says same thing in all-time howler
Journeyman Peter Ladhams has been roasted across the footy world for a shot on goal universally declared one of the worst in history.
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Dramatic review key to Saints’ massive upset
Geelong was storming home in its clash with St Kilda when a last-gasp effort on the goal line helped the underdogs grab a huge victory.
St Kilda’s injury woes deepen in Port loss
Young gun Jason Horne-Francis gave Port Adelaide fans a glimpse of his 2025 potential as St Kilda lost another player to injury.
‘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.
Cursed AFL club hit with brutal triple blow
With round 1 of the AFL fast approaching, the injury news out of one club is just about as bad as it can get for a trio of star players.
‘Best fit’: Saints stick with great in key role
St Kilda says its AFLW program is heading in the right direction under a club great – urging fans to stay the course.
Robbo: Saints shafted on fixture, and Bassat should be filthy
After St Kilda president Andrew Bassat’s clips at the AFL Draft system, you’d have every right to be sceptical about their 2025 fixture compared to some other clubs, writes Mark Robinson.
Questions asked after club delists veteran
Questions have been asked after St Kilda officially delisted key forward Tim Membrey after a decade at the club.
Pies axe trio in preparation for free agent
The AFL career of a promising key position prospect could be over as the Magpies clear room for a St Kilda recruit.
Saints star’s awkward coach meeting
An in-form St Kilda defender has confessed to a hilarious first meeting with a club great after arriving at Moorabbin.
‘Oh my god’: Monster deal stuns Buckley
Injury-prone St Kilda key forward Max King has been handed a monster new deal that has left AFL greats in disbelief.
Grim AFL divorce gets ‘petty and immature’
St Kilda have shown there is nothing but hard feelings after star defender Josh Battle made a call on his future last month.
‘Utter nonsense’: AFL boss goes berserk
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat has labelled a traditional AFL rule “rubbish” in a heated speech at the club’s best-and-fairest function.
‘Never had this much belief’: Unbeaten Saints humming
The daughter of a St Kilda legend says something special is brewing at Moorabbin ahead of a big test for the Saints’ AFLW side.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Loveable Lion set for milestone
One of the Brisbane Lions’ most popular players will reach a significant career milestone on Sunday against St Kilda.
‘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.
‘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.
‘Play to his tools’: Lyon resistant to move
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he’s not considering a positional move for one of the Saints’ brightest young players.
Saints still hopeful of retaining star
St Kilda’s vice-captain says he’s loved playing with an in-demand free agent and hopes he will remain at the club.
‘Just keep improving’: Support for banned Saint
After being banned for six weeks for using homophobic slurs, a young St Kilda player has returned to the club and the coach has had his say.
Saints’ big call on veteran wingman
With finals out of its reach, St Kilda has made a big decision on the playing future of its fourth-oldest player.
’No excuse’: Saint’s massive ban for gay slurs
A first-year Saint has been suspended by the AFL after he repeated a homophobic slur at several opponents in a reserves game.
Massive ban for AFL star over ugly slurs
A St Kilda footballer has been handed a record suspension for homophobic comments made on the field this weekend.
Coach’s phone act says it all in AFL disaster
Ross Lyon took his anger out on a hapless phone as his St Kilda side lost to the Crows on a wet night in Adelaide.
‘Turning point’: Upset win could spark Saints surge
History tells St Kilda coach Ross Lyon that his team’s upset win over Sydney last week could be worth way more than just another four points.
‘Desperate act’ has to be seen to be believed
A St Kilda defender has become an instant cult hero after disappearing midgame and inspiring an upset win over the Sydney Swans.
‘Critical’: Special message after devastating blow
After another season-ending injury, a St Kilda star has been given time away to gather his emotions with big plans for his return.
St Kilda rocked by star’s brutal news
St Kilda has made a surprise discovery with Max King after a week of headlines with the gun forward now ruled out for the season.
St Kilda rocked by injury news
Max King has been copping heat for underperforming in 2024 but the St St Kilda spearhead showed some true courage last weekend after a shock injury reveal.
‘Want fairness’: AFL coach’s tirade
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has unleashed over a drafting system he says remains unfair and riddled with inequality.
‘Can score quickly’: Saints optimistic after bye
A St Kilda speedster believes the side can turn its season around by sticking harder to Ross Lyon’s rigid defensive system.
Lions put top eight on notice by withstanding Saints surge
Brisbane Lions are closing in on the top eight after seeing off a last-quarter onslaught from St Kilda to bank a crucial round 14 victory.
Lions star next on tagger’s hit list
Having had success in nullifying Touk Miller and Harley Reid in the past two weeks, St Kilda’s Marcus Windhager’s next target is set to be a Lions star.
Ex-AFL star allegedly crashes car, refuses test
Jack Steven, a four-time best and fairest winner in the AFL, is allegedly facing charges over a car crash in southern Victoria.
‘Just nonsense’: Footy figures slam AFL draw
AFL coaches are all saying the same thing about a baffling draw that’s left some teams enjoying two byes before others have one.
‘Like the mullet’: Coach loving AFL role revival
For years the best AFL midfielders ran riot racking up possessions, but the lockdown is back on with one senior coach leading the charge.
Why the Lions can rescue their season
The more time Brisbane’s forward line spends together, the greater the belief grows in the Lions’ den.
‘Keep it rolling’: Zorko’s message to Lions
Having bounced back to form against the Western Bulldogs, the Lions want to back it up with another win over St Kilda on Friday night.
Lyon unfazed by negative ‘gyrations’ at St Kilda
A St Kilda ball magnet who has racked up 71 disposals in two VFL games will miss a senior call up despite the Saints losing six of the last seven games as the heat turns up.
Lyon’s plan for out of favour Saint
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has clarified his vision for St Kilda youngster Mattaes Phillipou as he battles a case of second-year blues.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘Frustrated’ Lyon calls for ‘braver’ Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has named an opponent that offers a blueprint for how he wants the Saints to play this season.
‘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.
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.
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.
Bulldog suffers ‘devastating’ injury blow
A luckless Western Bulldogs recruit is set for another long stint on the sidelines as his former St Kilda teammate also goes under the knife.
‘Not one word’: Pies coach torn to shreds
Veteran AFL journo Caroline Wilson has slammed Collingwood coach Craig McRae for a glaring omission and a ‘me, me, me’ attitude.
‘About to find out’: Lyon lays down challenge
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is adamant his team has done the work to be successful in 2024, and one clash could answer that question.
‘Has this ever happened?’: Act stuns AFL
The AFL has heralded the return of the “rascal” after a Geelong star was caught doing a very cheeky act that is sure to get him fined.
‘Not my job’: Saints coach swats away dire predictions
St Kilda was in the top eight nearly all of 2023 before losing their only final, and amid predictions they won’t get back there, the coach has had his say.
Sickening development for wife of AFL star
After a week of being the most hated man in Australian football, a St Kilda star has revealed horrific news about his partner.
‘No excuse’: AFL imposes monster ban
St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster been handed a monster ban at the AFL Tribunal after his sickening bump on Jy Simpkin rocked the sport.
‘I failed’: Saints defender on sickening hit
St Kilda and under-fire defender Jimmy Webster have publicly responded to the sickening hit which has stunned the AFL.
Family’s shocking response to horror AFL hit
There are calls for Jimmy Webster to be banned after a horror bump in the AFL pre-season, but his family have mocked the nasty hit.
‘Just stupid’: Outrage over AFL high shot
Fans and experts alike are demanding a severe penalty for a Saints defender after yet another sickening AFL high shot.
‘Maxy of old’: Saints talk up fully fit star
A St Kilda assistant coach has revealed big plans for Max King in 2023 as the Saints cast their cursed forward line injury history aside.
‘It took a few lives’: Grief fuels AFL mission
The daughter of late St Kilda great Danny Frawley says AFL players are now in better hands amid a spate of retirements due to concussion.
Saints star’s round 1 hopes dim
A reigning back-to-back best and fairest winner is under the pump to be fit for St Kilda’s big season opener against Geelong.
Fears emerge over AFL coach after sacking
Coach Ross Lyon has quietly pulled off a “coup” at the Saints and the development has raised a troubling issue for the club.
Saints track: New draftee flying, forward line set for reinforcements
Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey is ‘blossoming’ after the key forward was a late withdrawal from St Kilda’s elimination final in September, and alongside Max King will lift the load on the Saints’ young forward line.
Gun Saint ‘blossoming’ in return from shock exit
Support at St Kilda is strong for gun forward Tim Membrey, who is back thriving at the club following a shock late-season incident.
AFL great’s major news after fleeing country
St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt, who has been based in America for the past year, has given a hint about the next move for his career and family.
Why ‘Cowboy’ nickname was so right for all-time great Saint
Kevin ‘Cowboy’ Neale played footy with a reckless abandon, endearing him to Saints fans. Glenn McFarlane remembers the St Kilda premiership star’s football journey.
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