‘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.
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‘Hard to swallow’: Saints skipper reveals early Lyon frustration
Jack Steele and Ross Lyon managed to lead St Kilda to a finals series in 2023, but the Saints captain reveals it took a while for his coach to win him over.
The missing string Marshall wants to add to his bow
Rowan Marshall’s 2023 stats sheet was a thing of beauty, rating elite in disposals, contested possessions and pressure – but there was one glaring omission. The St Kilda big man speaks to JON RALPH about what he’s trying to improve in 2024.
‘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.
Membrey returns as fresh faces help resurgent Saints smoke Dons
The Saints unleashed some fresh faces in their first hit-out of the season, with new recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner making a splash. Meanwhile Brad Scott would have been left wondering what his Bombers got out of the thumping.
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.
Track watch: Sore Saints take strides towards round 1
The St Kilda injury list is slowly shrinking as Dan Butler picked up speed on Monday. And a midfielder joined in training after a nasty incident earlier this month.
Luckless Dons defender set for extended stint on the sidelines
A luckless young Bomber is set for another stint on the sidelines after a cruel injury crippled a strong pre-season, while a Pies draftee and Hawks gun have been ruled out of Round 1.
Luckless Saint’s three-month blow, recruit dodges huge scare
St Kilda has received mixed injury news, with an important defender facing months on the sidelines but a recruit dodging what was feared to be a long-term knee setback.
Vale Norma Barker: Loving mum’s tribute to Saints legend
The mother of St Kilda legend Trevor Barker, Norma, passed away last week. She spoke to Mark Robinson in 2019 and paid tribute to the “Hollywood footballer” with long blond hair and tremendous courage that was loved by all.
Ex-Saint’s 7000km trek to keep AFL career alive
One of the ex-AFL players fighting for a list spot has travelled across the country and back again in a bid to extend his career at the top level for at least another year.
Why young Saint has been sent back to the VFL
St Kilda says there was no off-field incident which led to Tasmanian draftee Arie Schoenmaker being sent to train with Sandringham one night a week. So, what’s behind the move?
Where ‘remarkable’ Saint still has to improve in 2024
Rowan Marshall dominated proceedings in the ruck last season, but there’s still one area he needs to improve quickly. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every St Kilda player.
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.
Revealed: Sticking point which put Lethlean on outer at Saints
The root cause of Simon Lethlean’s departure from St Kilda can be revealed, months after Ross Lyon denied suggestions of a rift with the club’s former CEO.
St Kilda parts ways with CEO Simon Lethlean
Simon Lethlean is no longer CEO of St Kilda in a move the club described as mutual despite lingering reports of a split between the former AFL senior staffer and Saints coach Ross Lyon.
Tassie footy great John Bingley remembered
A St KIlda premiership player who was a great of Tasmanian football has been remembered following his death earlier this week.
How Saints silence doubters, beat ‘likely sliders’ tag in 2024
The popular theory is that the Saints caught the league off guard in 2023 and are set to come back to the pack. Those in red, black and white prefer to differ. JAY CLARK previews their season.
Roughy resigns as Saints poach flag-winning recruiter
The shake-up at St Kilda has continued with the club landing a highly-regarded talent spotter from the Swans. But the coup comes as another big name walks out the door.
St Kilda axes recruiting boss amid footy department overhaul
St Kilda has just shown the door to its national recruiting manager amid significant ongoing changes to the club’s football department.
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.
Track watch: Four key Saints pre-season delayed
There were positive signs at St Kilda training but the reality is that four of the Saints key players have had their pre-season delayed.
‘Best kick in the world’: Booze ban doesn’t stop Saints picking slider
It seemed as though Arie Schoenmaker was going to miss out after the superboot slid down to pick 62, but that’s when the Saints pounced. Here’s what St Kilda had to say about their draft night.
Former AFL star to fight drug allegations
A trial date has been set as a former AFL star plans to fight allegations he was involved in trafficking drugs interstate.
Why SOS is the reason ‘95 Blues can’t reunite
In 2025 the Blues should be celebrating 30 years since their 16th premiership triumph. But a former Blue says that would be ‘the hardest thing in the world’.
Every club, every Indigenous guernsey for 2023
The AFL clubs continue to step it up with their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys. We take a look at all 18 editions for 2023, who designed them and what they mean. Vote for your favourite here.
Saints captain says Lyon ‘needed to change’
Saints skipper Jack Steele has revealed what Ross Lyon is really like behind the scenes after all the stories that have surrounded the coach.
AFL star brutally stitched up with new car
The AFL’s Mark of the Year winner doesn’t get a car anymore, but this rookie thought his grab was good enough to be the exception.
Rookie’s ‘mark of the year’ stuns AFL
This unheralded rookie has made sure the footy world will remember his name with this hanger for the ages against the Saints.
‘No rush’: Saints make call on star’s return
St Kilda had slotted in round 9 as the return date for star forward Max King and now the club has made a decision on his availability.
AFL star slapped down over brazen act
North Melbourne captain Jy Simpkin might have won the award for the weirdest Match Review Panel offence of all time with this.
23-year low in ‘worst AFL game of all-time’
St Kilda have stayed in the top four of the AFL but they won’t be rushing back to watch their match against North Melbourne in a hurry.
Wake up call that uncovered Port’s new diamond in defence
One of Port Adelaide’s best players on Friday night was a fifth-gamer who was delisted six months ago – Dylan Williams. He opens up on how he saved his career.
‘Check yourself’: Lyon backs JHF amid booing furore
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has weighed in on the booing of Jason Horne-Francis as his Saints’ costly turnovers helped the Power to a thrilling win.
Free kick ladder: Does Port have a problem with discipline?
Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.
Horrific truth about AFL icon‘s brain trauma
The wife of an AFL legend who died from suicide related to brain trauma he suffered has laid bare the suffering her husband went through before his death.
Blues defend game style after two concerning defeats
Carlton is well aware of areas it needs to address after two straight losses. But the club believes there is no issue with their methodical gameplan.
‘Never done that’: AFL coach’s bizarre gift
Ross Lyon has been seen handing over a mind-boggling item to a young fan as the St Kilda coach shows he is not who we thought he was.
It’s time to take AFL ‘contenders’ seriously
St Kilda have stamped their authority on the AFL, with the side no one rated at the beginning of the year now clear at the top of the table.
‘There’ll be uproar’: AFL has lost the plot
Football legends have torn the AFL to shreds after a series of staggering suspensions and a ruling labelled “ridiculous”.
‘Grave’ punishment fits crime for Saint
AFL 360 hosts Gerard Whateley and Jordan Lewis have backed the Tribunal’s decision after St Kilda’s Anthony Caminiti faced the music.
‘All about me’: AFL greats slam burned star
A St Kilda star has been accused of giving his teammate a cold shoulder in an act that left Jonathan Brown shaking his head.
Saint ‘made example of’, faces long-term ban
Anthony Caminiti has been sent to the AFL judiciary, proving footy legend Garry Lyon’s fears correct over the attack off the ball.
MRO throws book at young Saint, Star Magpie banned
St Kilda’s Anthony Caminiti is set for a long stint on the sidelines after being sent straight to the tribunal. Plus, Taylor Adams and Tom Green learn their fate.
Pies cop double big man injury blow as defender concussed
The Pies thrilling win came at a cost, with injuries to two more of their talls. A key defender will miss ANZAC Day with concussion, while Dan McStay looks set for a stint on the sidelines.
Distressed, concussed star in fiery exchange
A young St Kilda star is staring down the barrel of a lengthy stint on the sidelines after losing his cool in the dying stages of a thriller.
‘Holy s***’: Thriller blows AFL world away
A top of the table clash didn’t fail to deliver on Sunday as the AFL’s inaugural Gather Round wrapped up in nailbiting scenes.
Magpies issue apology over racism disgrace
The Collingwood Football Club has issued a formal apology to AFL greats Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam.
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