The unsung Crows who helped prove Nicks was right
On Saturday night in horrid conditions against a dogged St Kilda, the Crows proved what Matthew Nicks has been saying all along. MATT TURNER looks at who – and how – they did it.
St Kilda
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.
The factor tempting Battle to reject big-money offers
Hawthorn has made no secret of their hunt for St Kilda defender Josh Battle, but he tells JAY CLARK the factor which has him considering staying.
Storm inspiration helps Saints stun Swans
Ross Lyon has revealed the cross-code inspiration helping drive the Saints following their win over the ladder-leaders on Sunday, while the Swans have wrapped their arms around Logan McDonald.
‘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.
‘Gardy’s game’: The greatest home and away clash, 15 years on
Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel and Lenny Hayes played nearly 1000 games – and 90 finals – between them. All of them, emphatically, say Round 14, 2009, was the best game they played in. JOSH BARNES retells the story, 15 years on.
Saints: King can rebound just like Curnow
Max King is out for the remainder of the 2024 season after tearing his posterior cruciate ligament. But St Kilda are confident he can bounce back in a similar vein to a Blues star.
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.
Emotional Hinkley on what almost brought him to tears
In the immediate aftermath of Port Adelaide’s two-point win over St Kilda on Sunday, coach Ken Hinkley held back tears talking about his team on the ground. He later explain just what it all meant.
Stengle re-signing confirmed, Cats ‘in box seat’ to land mega star
Tyson Stengle has re-signed with Geelong on a long-term deal, plus the Cats are primed to land of the biggest names in the competition.
Robbo v Bassat: Ross, rumours and the search for relevance
Where exactly are the Saints at? It’s something many have pondered this year. MARK ROBINSON goes straight to the top to find out, asking the hard questions of St Kilda president Andrew Bassat.
‘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.
Trade buzz: Marshall addresses shock rumours
St Kilda has spoken to Rowan Marshall after rumours began circulating that he could make a shock departure from the club. JAY CLARK has the latest on he’s staying or going.
‘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.
McGuane: Ross looks frustrated, but his Saints are evolving
St Kilda won’t play finals in 2024, but they are subtly evolving before our eyes and could play a big role in shaping the top eight. MICK MCGUANE dives into the Saints’ mid-season report card.
‘I’ll get a birthday cake out’: Sarcastic Lyon laments Saints’ start
St Kilda kicked their highest score of 2024 despite losing to Brisbane by 20 points. But it was little consolation for coach Ross Lyon.
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.
SuperCoach takeaways: Neale tag woes, Steele headache
Ross Lyon asked this week if Lachie Neale is taggable. Now, we have our answer. Plus, what’s up with Jack Steele? Full SuperCoach takeaways from Brisbane’s win over St Kilda.
Late mail: Stats guru’s big SuperCoach rookie calls
Almost 8000 SuperCoaches have traded out St Kilda young gun Darcy Wilson – but is it the right call? And which rookie should come in? Champion Data’s Fantasy Freako has his say, plus all the late mail.
Birchall 2.0? The Tassie kid proving doubters wrong
Less than seven months after conceding his AFL dreams had been dashed, Tasmania’s Arie Schoenmaker will debut for the Saints. JON RALPH finds out what makes his talent so unique.
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.
‘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.
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.
Superb Saints confirm Pies’ premiership hangover
Craig McRae may be able to explain the Pies’ 0-3 start as nothing to do with hunger, but the Saints’ 15-point win appears to confirm, if it’s not a premiership hangover, it’s at least a headache.
Wanganeen-Milera, Steele the SuperCoach stars in Saints’ big win
Jack Higgins kicked a stunning match-sealing goal to sink Collingwood but it came with some controversy. Relive Saints v Pies and the SuperCoach heroes of the game here.
Saints’ $100k sacrifice to bring Spud’s Game to masses
St Kilda has taken a $100,000 hit to move this year’s Spud’s Game from Marvel Stadium to the MCG with projections of a crowd far greater than the Docklands venue’s capacity.
Frawley pain still lingers as family tackles cancer fight
Those close to Danny Frawley have spoken of his mental health legacy almost five years on from his passing as the family battles through a tough time dealing with Anita’s cancer fight.
Why draft talent lead kept his distance with highly-touted son
Darcy Wilson was in a strange situation last year with his father running his side’s talent pathway. His father opens up on his son’s eye-catching debut and having to take a back seat.
‘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.
Scott: Dangerfield fit, playing ‘as well as he ever has’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has set a warning to the rest of the AFL: Patrick Dangerfield is back after the Geelong skipper sunk a set shot from 50 to ice the game on Saturday night.
‘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.
Robbo: How ‘pure footballer’ became a leading light for Saints
As he enters his third season, St Kilda’s Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera speaks to MARK ROBINSON about his journey, his family, and his football.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
‘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.
How Tim Membrey got to ‘other side’ of mental health battle
His surprise withdrawal from St Kilda’s final last year sent shockwaves through the AFL and Tim Membrey opens up on the heavy weight he carried through last year.
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.
Webster cops monster ban after Simpkin bump
Saint Jimmy Webster will miss a large chunk of the AFL season after the AFL tribunal delivered their verdict on his bump on Kangaroo Jy Simpkin.
‘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.
‘Prehistoric’: Concussion class action lawyer demands huge ban
The lawyer taking on the AFL over a concussion class action has slammed Jimmy Webster’s bump on Jy Simpkin as ‘prehistoric’.
‘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.
‘Fair bump play on’: Webster family reacts to vicious Simpkin hit
Jimmy Webster’s hit on Jy Simpkin caused a firestorm of reaction on social media and in a series of deleted social media posts, Webster’s family defended the under-fire Saint.
Watch: Ten weeks? Roos skipper flattened by ‘stupid’ bump
A St Kilda veteran has flattened Jy Simpkin with a brutal bump that left AFL legends questioning whether he should receive a gigantic penalty. WATCH the incident here.
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