Saints’ horror pre-season compounded by King surgery
St Kilda’s pre-season from hell has taken another turn for the worst with Max King set to be ruled out of early rounds of the season. JAY CLARK explains why.
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Flag over cash: Callaghan on why he rebuked Saints’ monster offer
Finn Callaghan turned down what could have been the biggest contract in AFL history from St Kilda. He tells Lachlan McKirdy the Giants are closer to something the Saints can’t buy – a flag.
‘Astonishing’: 21yo rejects $17m in stunning move
Rising star Finn Callaghan has knocked back the richest deal in AFL history to stay loyal to the GWS Giants.
‘We won’t be out-cultured’: Why Ross is changing after Battle exit
During his first stint as St Kilda coach, Ross Lyon was relentless and manic. But he’s changed. And, under his rule, the Saints are changing with him – more recently because of Josh Battle.
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‘Want fairness’: AFL coach’s tirade
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Trade buzz: Marshall addresses shock rumours
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‘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.
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