It’s an Adelaide cringe festival as Higgins’ troll backfires
It’s that time of the year where someone just had to sound off on their disdain for the great state of South Australia on a national stage, writes Michael Mkoka-Nicholson. Have your say.
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‘He can bugger off’: Crows star hits back at Adelaide sledge
Saints player Jack Higgins has earned the ire of an entire city – including one of its star footballers – for cheeky comments made in a post-match interview.
Ken laments midfield outage as heat rises on Port
Port Adelaide has lost a second winnable game on the trot as the Saints broke the Power’s heart at the Adelaide Oval, turning the heat right up on Ken Hinkley ahead of Gather Round.
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What middling Saints must do to bridge the gap
In December, Ross Lyon scoffed at suggestions the Saints would miss finals. Fast forward nine months and St Kilda is still wallowing, and is in danger of doing so for another 12 months.
‘Pretty sad’: Saints provide insight into Battle’s tough call
St Kilda captain Jack Steele has weighed in on Josh Battle’s $850,000 call on his future, conceding the defender will leave a significant hole if he departs for Hawthorn.
‘Lifetime ban’: Shock as AFL umpire struck
An AFL umpire was left bloodied and had to be replaced after being struck by an object thrown from the crowd in a cowardly act.
Blues spared from finals heartbreak after Saints stunner
A Fremantle stumble has handed the Blues a top eight spot despite a shock, heartbreaking loss to St Kilda after a Jack Higgins miracle.
‘Bravery required’: Saints great urges club to trade star players
The Saints have had a disappointing season after their finals run in 2023, and a club great has implored them to get brutal this off-season and put some of its biggest names on the trade table.
Lyon ‘won’t share feelings’ on free agent
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon gave a cryptic response when asked about the future of an out-of-contract Saints tall.
Compensation fight brewing in Saints’ final Battle pitch
St Kilda is preparing a bumper final offer to Josh Battle, but the deal isn’t entirely about keeping the defender in red, white, and black, write JON RALPH and JAY CLARK.
Jekyll and Hyde Cats exposed as golden opportunity goes to waste
Geelong had a top-four spot in its grasp, but it was completely overrun by the same side that dashed the Cats’ finals hopes last year. And it has put their finals credentials into question.
Scott, Cats rue ‘missed opportunity’ as Saints soar
Geelong led by six goals at half-time on Saturday night, seemingly set to lock down a double-chance in September. Then, the Saints came with the blitz, leaving the Cats in the dust.
Saints could reward late-season performers
Carlton faces a major threat in round 24 with a number of uncontracted St Kilda veterans told to play for their careers.
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