‘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.
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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.
‘Just nonsense’: Footy figures slam AFL draw
AFL coaches are all saying the same thing about a baffling draw that’s left some teams enjoying two byes before others have one.
‘Like the mullet’: Coach loving AFL role revival
For years the best AFL midfielders ran riot racking up possessions, but the lockdown is back on with one senior coach leading the charge.
Why the Lions can rescue their season
The more time Brisbane’s forward line spends together, the greater the belief grows in the Lions’ den.
‘Keep it rolling’: Zorko’s message to Lions
Having bounced back to form against the Western Bulldogs, the Lions want to back it up with another win over St Kilda on Friday night.
‘Disgraceful way to play’: Saints cop flak for low-scoring brand
They may have been back in the winners’ books after a thriller over the Suns, but St Kilda and Ross Lyon won few fans with their style of play, writes JAY CLARK.
AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
Saints extend Dimma’s nightmare after seven minutes of madness
It was an ugly game of football, one that was devoid of any high-level skill, writes RONNY LERNER. But the match came alive in the final term as the Saints held on in a nail-biting finish.
Star Saint’s head knock renews calls for independent doctors
As the Saints were hanging on late, Rowan Marshall copped a nasty knee to the head. What happened next has caused a cry for an alteration of the AFL’s rules surrounding the HIA on the field.
St Kilda legend fears years of pain for battling Saints
When your last premiership was 58 years ago, it’s understandable patience is wearing thin for St Kilda supporters. But one Saints great has warned the club’s rise under Ross Lyon is unlikely to come without more pain.
Lyon unfazed by negative ‘gyrations’ at St Kilda
A St Kilda ball magnet who has racked up 71 disposals in two VFL games will miss a senior call up despite the Saints losing six of the last seven games as the heat turns up.
Staying or going? The big trade and list calls looming at Saints
West Coast could go above St Kilda with a win in Perth on Saturday. But more concerning than the Saints’ ladder position is the state of their list. Where do they go from here?
Saints sliders? ‘One-paced and boring’ area Ross needs to fix now
The Saints are desperate for some class to come into their midfield mix, but Ross Lyon’s side is more likely to add mutton and boiled spuds instead of caviar, writes JON RALPH.
From London to the ‘G: Dees star lauds Goody’s ‘special culture’
‘I felt it in the legs the last quarter’ – Ed Langdon made a stark admission after Sunday’s win. But, at the same time, praised how the Demons leaders handled his surprise mid-season trip.
Lyon’s plan for out of favour Saint
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has clarified his vision for St Kilda youngster Mattaes Phillipou as he battles a case of second-year blues.
As trouble brews, which Saints are playing for their careers?
Times are tough at the Saints, with some big calls to be made to find their next premiership side. MARK ROBINSON analyses their past, present and most importantly, their future.
‘Harden up’: AFL legend’s advice for out of form Phillipou
AFL great Matthew Lloyd has urged St Kilda young gun to ‘harden up’ after it was revealed the top 10 draft pick was happy to play a second week in the VFL.
Knockout blow? Dockers strangle Saints in Ross-like fashion
The Ross Lyon Cup wasn’t exactly grandstand viewing, writes Eliza Reilly. But there was only one team that did what needed to be done in a dour affair. So, is that it for the Saints in 2024?
‘Got a lot of Sherrin’: Big hit KO’s Docker
St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been caught up in another high shot in the AFL that forced a Freo forward out of the game.
The King or Saint Nick? Where Max should turn to end slump
Nick Riewoldt would be open to helping struggling Saint Max King, but an AFL great has called on the St Kilda forward to take inspiration from another legend of the game.
‘Spluttering’ Saints looking for answers
Finalists in 2023, St Kilda are on the nose in 2024 and coach Ross Lyon knows exactly what has to get better.
‘Sad footballer’: AFL great’s concern for Saints star
The Saints are struggling to both score and win, and a former champion says their issues start with a lack of forward cohesion, starting with the form of their spearhead, Max King.
‘Stagnant’: Saints players frustrated by losses
A St Kilda star says it’s on the Saints’ senior players to lift as he addressed Ross Lyon’s unusual post-game comments on Saturday.
Kane Cornes’ two-word swipe at Ross Lyon
Kane Cornes has launched a fierce spray at Ross Lyon, using a two-word insult against the flagging St Kilda coach.
‘We’re like neutered dogs’: Ross lashes recent AFL rule change
The Saints found it tough going in Tassie, going down to Hawthorn in a thriller – and coach Ross Lyon wasn’t happy with a lot of things after the game.
‘Neutered dogs’: Coach slaps down AFL
Fresh off an upset loss to Hawthorn, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was keen to express a wild message about AFL runners.
‘Namby pamby’: Lyon defends Wilson call as statement of culture
When Darcy Wilson stayed out on the ground after being winded in a collision with George Wardlaw on Saturday it wasn’t to avoid an HIA test but a statement of the Saints culture according to Ross Lyon.
0-8 and but Roos ‘not far away’ says Clarko
North Melbourne didn’t really get close on the scoreboard in their Saturday afternoon clash with St Kilda, going down by 38 points, but coach Alastair Clarkson saw some positive signs for the 0-8 Roos.
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