SANFL’s best wins race as luckless Pie, Saint misses out
Nathan Freeman was in the box seat to snare Gold Coast’s final list spot. But a SANFL star has gotten the nod after an impressive pre-season.
St Kilda
Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Changing of the guard: Veteran Saints skipper steps down
Jarryn Geary has stepped down as St Kilda co-captain after five seasons leading the Saints, saying now is the right time to step aside
AFL stars’ sleep linked to depression and stress
AFL clubs are turning to sleep coaches to tackle depression, stress and anxiety in players but their tips could also help you.
Fandemic: How loyal AFL members have been rewarded
The AFL will look forward to welcoming back Victorian footy fans this season – here is how the loyal members have been rewarded for sticking by their club during the pandemic.
Best 22: Does Hannebery still make Saints side?
He was recruited on big money, but injuries have stopped Dan Hannebery having much of an impact for St Kilda. Will he still be in Brett Ratten’s best side in 2022?
Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
Saints mourn flag hero’s death, open up on Cowboy visit
Flag hero Ross Smith has opened up on mourning the death of premiership teammate Ian Cooper, and visiting Kevin ‘Cowboy’ Neale, who now has dementia.
Dixon: My best is yet to come
Port Adelaide’s Charlie Dixon believes he is yet to reach his “peak” as he looks forward to a long-awaited return to Cairns for an AFL premiership game.
The dreammaker: Why Ratts will take Saints all the way
Struggling for form, St Kilda fell away early last season but at no stage did the Saints lose faith in Brett Ratten’s direction. Club president Andrew Bassat explains why.
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
‘Little scare’ for son of Olympics great
The genetics of Jack Peris courtesy of his Olympian mum ensured he could handle a big collision on his second day of AFL training with St Kilda.
Sydney AFL club hit by Covid
Another AFL club has been impacted by a Covid positive after two premiership stars tested positive last weekend
Thomas timebomb: Saints board ‘mistaken’ over flag hopes
Former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas believes the Saints are ‘sadly mistaken’ if they think their current board make-up can deliver a premiership.
Ralph: The $300k coach risk Saints should take
When your president declares you’re in the flag window, losing control of the storyline is a recipe for disaster. But there’s a way to ensure the Saints don’t, writes Jon Ralph.
Saint’s bold call on future of bump
Hunter Clark spent weeks recovering from a collision which sent David Mackay straight to the tribunal — and he has a blunt message about the future of the bump in footy.
What happens if a player refuses to be vaccinated?
The AFL has outlined what steps it will take if a player refuses to be vaccinated, with its hardline stance winning the support of an influential club boss.
Cats must nail this draft or accept their fate
Geelong must prepare for its most important draft in the modern era. With seven list spots to fill, an ageing list and dreams to never bottom out, they can’t afford to fail.
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