St Kilda Saints
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
One of AFLW’s biggest names wanted out of Melbourne. Here’s why her wish was denied
This star forward – one of the most recognisable figures in the competition – now has to decide whether to accept the Demons’ offer, or take her chances in the AFLW draft with no guarantee she would end up at her club of choice.
- by Peter Ryan
Latest
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
Blues pokies revenue jumps by $350,000, legendary Collingwood recruiter departs
In today’s AFL briefing, a jump in pokies revenue at Carlton was offset by rising expenses in 2024. At Collingwood, Derek Hine’s departure continues a football department shake-up.
- by Jake Niall and Jon Pierik
AFL draft first round as it happened: Tigers’ ‘Dusty-like’ pick; Blues like Jagga; Kangas make move on twin
AFL top-draft pick Sam Lalor has put his hand up for Dustin Martin’s famous No.4 jumper and taken early comparisons to the retired Richmond legend in his stride.
- by Scott Spits and Roy Ward
Analysis
Draft
Demons future-proof for life after Petracca and Oliver; Saints take a punt on x-factor talents
The draft decisions of Melbourne and St Kilda will be closely analysed over the next 12 months as they look to revive their fortunes in 2025.
- by Peter Ryan
Analysis
AFL 2025
Winners, losers and an AFL first: Unpacking the 2025 fixture
A double-header at Marvel Stadium will be a first, and we take a look at what it will mean for footy fans as we enter an era of a new broadcast deal.
- by Peter Ryan
This kid turned down the NBL. He could be the answer for Richmond
Alex Dodson turned down the chance to play in the NBL for the Adelaide 36ers after emerging as the best ruck prospect in this year’s AFL draft class. Will the Tigers pounce?
- by Marc McGowan
A tough nut, a cult figure and a champion: Your club’s key 2025 free agents
Coveted would-be free agent Cam Rayner’s six-year extension at reigning premiers Brisbane has dramatically changed the player movement landscape for 2025.
- by Marc McGowan
Updated
AFL 2025
Former Rising Star winner retires at just 25
A forward in just his mid-20s, who was part of Collingwood’s controversial “fire sale” of players heading out the door, has retired.
- by Michael Gleeson
Analysis
AFL 2025
The AFL flag blueprint: Is your club in the premiership window?
There’s a blueprint which history suggests is required to be in premiership contention next season. What does that look like, and where does your team sit? We take a look.
- by Jon Pierik
Pick a winner: Who your team will target in the AFL draft
We now know the ins and outs, the draft picks and the list spots that are available, so what will your club’s strategy be at the national draft and what players do they have their eyes on?
- by Marc McGowan
AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for historical child sexual abuse
Carl Ditterich, who played 285 games for St Kilda and Melbourne over a 17-year career, is accused of sexually abusing a girl under the age of 16.
- by Holly Hales
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