‘Staggered’: AFL club torched as coach sacked
St Kilda’s decision to sack Brett Ratten on the spot has left the football world “staggered” with a previous comment exposing the club.
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Brutal reality as coach sacked on the spot
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has been sacked despite signing a two-year contract extension a matter of months ago.
‘Irrelevance’: New AFL club boss’ strong words
St Kilda has secured a premiership defender, but two years without finals and a 54-year title drought means a big job for their new football boss.
List analysis: Is a Crouch reunion the answer for Saints?
The Saints are in need of midfield help to have a chance at a finals run, so is the answer bringing Matt Crouch in to join his brother?
De Goey decision to ‘shape’ Saints’ list strategy
St Kilda remains in the Jordan De Goey race but the Magpies star’s decision could impact on how the Saints attack the trade period as they try to aggressively improve their list.
Decision time approaching for in-demand Saint
Saint Hunter Clark’s playing future will soon be decided as opposition clubs circle and the trade period rapidly approaches. But why is St Kilda willing to give him up?
Saints star officially tells club he’s out
A St Kilda utility has told the club he wants to be traded to a club in Queensland in another development in his trade saga.
Another big honour for improved Saint
St Kilda captain Jack Steele fell short of winning a third straight Trevor Barker Medal, with a career-best season from another Saint delivering a new victor.
Serious injuries cut down Saint, Hawks pair
The injury carnage continues in the AFLW, with two experienced Hawthorn players and a St Kilda defender to miss an extended period recovering from weekend setbacks.
‘Not good’: Cruel heartbreak for No. 1 pick
There were heartbreaking scenes in the Swans’ first ever AFLW match as No. 1 draft pick Montana Ham limped off with a serious injury.
‘F***, sorry’: Retiring great’s sad interview
Dan Hannebery’s AFL career has drawn to a close, and the St Kilda footballer struggled to contain his emotions in a post-match interview.
‘I still want the next kick’: King not letting yips stop him
Max King hasn’t engaged in the commentary around his now infamous 0.5 performance against Brisbane but that hasn’t stopped him trying to fix his goal kicking yips.
‘First class’: Coach hails retiring Saint
Dan Hannebery won’t be the only St Kilda player to exit the club as coach Brett Ratten embraces a review of the football department.
‘Cruel finish’ to footy veteran’s AFL career
After several years battling soft tissues injuries, St Kilda midfielder Dan Hannebery has announced his retirement from the AFL.
Saints stopper earns Rising Star nod
Lachie Neale failed to reach 20 disposals for the first time all season on Friday night and that owed plenty to a first-year Saint who was rewarded for his tagging job.
Lions star a ‘true matchwinner’
Lions great Jonathan Brown has hailed a current Brisbane star following a matchwinning performance.
‘Embarrassing’: Bombers torched by own fans
Things have gone from bad to worse for the Essendon Bombers — even their diehard fanbase is starting to turn against them.
‘Like sitting on a chair’: Lloyd pulls apart King kicking issues
St Kilda is open to changing its stance on Matthew Lloyd helping Max King after the goalkicking great pulled apart the young star’s set shout routine.
Footy world in uproar over AFL ‘farce’
St Kilda’s Brad Crouch could be staring down the barrel of a stint on the sidelines following a late hit on a Brisbane Lions defender.
Lions ‘warrior’ set for AFL milestone
Lions milestone man Darcy Gardiner is off contract and yet to re-sign with Brisbane.
Lions coach hits back at Andrews attack
Star defender Harris Andrews being told he needed to play “big boy footy” didn’t sit well with Lions mentor Chris Fagan.
Lions lose two for clash with Saints
Defender Marcus Adams is the second Brisbane Lions player to this week be sidelined with concussion.
Lions star has ‘gone up a level’
The form of a Brisbane superstar is inspiring his Lions teammates, including Oscar McInerney.
Cats reveal result of Dangerfield injury scans
Patrick Dangerfield was a last-minute withdrawal on Saturday night after feeling calf tightness in the warm-up. Get the latest on his diagnosis plus the rest of Geelong’s injury list.
‘Worrying’: Overused stadiums could lead to injuries
Two soccer matches plus lots of rain in Perth created a worrying playing surface for Sunday’s AFL clash.
No superstars, no worries: Saints hit back at naysayers
Stand-in coach Brendon Lade hasn’t wasted time recalling the “doom and gloom” commentary after St Kilda’s season-opening loss as the Saints continued their stunning form surge.
Suns wary of ‘unpredictable’ Saints
The Gold Coast Suns won’t fall into the trap of writing off a St Kilda side missing the “unbelievable” Paddy Ryder.
‘Disappointing’: Saints weigh in on bump saga
St Kilda veteran Paddy Ryder is set to miss two games after the AFL Tribunal upheld his two-match suspension on Tuesday evening.
AFL star banned, but it’s far from over
Saints star Paddy Ryder’s arguments have been tossed out by the AFL tribunal, but the larger furore has only just begun.
Round 4 tips: Our AFL experts nail the winners
Can Carlton go 4-0? Robbo believes the Suns can buck the Blues’ trend and cause a big upset. Here’s where our tipsters are putting their faith in round four.
How meditation helped Saint beat mental challenges
St Kilda’s Jade Gresham is playing career-best football after recovering from successive serious injuries that ruined his past two seasons
Molly Meldrum steps out in public again
There were smiles all around when Molly Meldrum stepped out for another rare public appearance to watch his beloved St Kilda.
More bad news for injury-cursed Saint
A St Kilda star faces another two months on the sidelines after the club made a decision on his latest calf setback.
No more Mr Nice Guy: Saints respond to Ratten spray
Brett Ratten let a wasteful St Kilda have it at quarter-time, and it turned the match against Fremantle on its head – with one of the villains of round 1 helping spark the turnaround.
‘Miles off his best’: Where are key Tigers at?
Richmond was one of the AFL’s most disappointing sides in round 1. Their midfield is in tatters and key veterans are out of form. Mick Malthouse looks at the Tigers.
Rookie Saint suspended after car accident
St Kilda suspends first-year footballer and Glenelg product Oscar Adams after his involvement in a car accident in February
Pies fans laughing after great trade heist
Just over a year after a trade period from hell, Collingwood fans are celebrating one of the great steals of recent years after Pat Lipinski’s inspired debut in black and white. Round 1 review.
AFL star slammed for ‘unforgivable’ act
St Kilda has been slammed for its performance in Round 1, and several AFL greats say the club has to make a brutal statement.
Debut rankings: Why Crow deserved Rising Star nod
The Rising Star selectors faced a thankless task this week after so many dazzling debuts. We rank the best and find Josh Rachele might be the unluckiest debutant in history.
McRae’s pedal-to-the-metal motto is Pies’ new dawn
Fun. Instinctive. Rewarding. Collingwood unveiled a new fast-paced, aggressive style. And it’s paid immediate dividends for new coach Craig McRae.
‘It’s wrong’: Commentators fume at AFL call
The AFL community was left in disbelief after Jack Steele was pinged for a questionable deliberate call against the Magpies.
New cult hero ‘Absolutely tore game to shreds
Footy legend Garry Lyon says “a cult hero was born tonight” as St Kilda’s massive off-season gamble paid off in spectacular fashion.
‘Dreadfully sad’: Son’s emotional Warne act
Emotions were running high as Jackson and Brooke took centre stage with a classy gesture to their dad Shane Warne before an AFL game.
Robbo: More uncertainty and distraction for Saints, Ratts
Whatever the reason for St Kilda’s CEO succession plan, it adds yet another layer of distraction and uncertainty for the Saints and out-of-contract coach Brett Ratten.
AFL captains’ scathing prediction for two clubs
The annual AFL Captains Poll is out and there are two bolters tipped to return to finals footy — but the survey is ugly reading for two clubs.
Scans confirm worst for Saints’ injured stars
St Kilda will be without six key players for its Round 1 showdown with Collingwood as it counts the cost of a bruising AAMI Series win against Essendon.
‘Shock and disbelief’: Stunning Warne tributes
Sporting teams in Australia and across the globe have paid tribute to Shane Warne as the world struggles to process his unexpected death.
Saints under extreme Round 1 pressure: Roo
The microscope has been on St Kilda throughout the pre-season after a disappointing 2021. So what happens if the Saints lose to Collingwood?
AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
Scouting report: The big positional changes at every club
Which magnets have moved in the off-season? Get the inside word on who is switching positions at every club in our ultimate 2022 scouting report.
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