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.
St Kilda
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.
Saints in box seat as rivals prepare 10-year offers for LDU
After Errol Gulden revealed he turned down a 10-year offer to leave Sydney, Luke Davies-Uniacke is the next young star in line for decade-long offers. JAY CLARK examines why St Kilda looms large in the LDU chase.
Saints livewire learns fate for dumping tackle on Power star
St Kilda took Jack Higgins’ three-game ban to a marathon tribunal appeal that went for over three hours. See the result from the hearing here.
Chol’s miserable Sunday extended after suspension
Mabior Chol’s miserable Sunday afternoon at the MCG now has a suspension added on top, with the key forward handed a ban for striking Errol Gulden.
Three SuperCoach takeaways from Port’s injury-riddled victory
A cheap SuperCoach ruck option announced himself with a bang, while a number of key premiums flopped as an injury-ravaged Port fought off St Kilda. Follow live updates and SuperCoach scores here.
McGuane: North in danger of exodus, lazy star must improve
Mick McGuane has turned the blowtorch on winless North Melbourne, declaring the AFL battler is in danger of an exodus of stars if it keeps settling for poor standards.
Lyon baulks at clubs’ responsibility after Balic tragedy revelations
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Harley Balic was a “special young man” after the former Docker and Demon’s tragic story became part of the SIA’s investigation into the AFL’s illicit drugs policy.
Star Saint ‘looking likely’ as recruit held back
A St Kilda debut won’t pan out this week for a new recruit but the coach is hopeful Max King will be fit for a crucial Port Adelaide clash.
AFL coach gets emotional over ex-player’s death
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has shown rare emotion as he shared private details of his close relationship with a former pupil.
Butler blow confirmed as Saints count cost of short breaks
St Kilda is counting the cost of a packed early-season schedule which has left the injury-ravaged Saints with an uphill battle to turn their campaign around.
‘What is going on?’: Dale responds to Bevo subbing
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs heading into Thursday’s clash with St Kilda. Bailey Dale reveals how he and his coach were able to bite back at the outside noise.
Footy world says same thing in bloodbath
The Bulldogs came into Thursday night under the pump, but a fellow AFL battler ended it reeling from a one-sided hammering.
Bulldogs respond to tough week with thumping Saints win
All the pressure was on the Bulldogs, who delivered on Thursday night with a comprehensive win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Bulldogs star to miss crunch clash
The Western Bulldogs have lost a star forward for a must-win clash with St Kilda on Thursday night.
Inside ‘diehard fan’ Bassat’s plan for long-term Saints success
Andrew Bassat is a lifelong Saints fan so he knows what decades of waiting for success feels like but as president he believes he is getting the pieces into place for sustained success.
No shortcuts: Saints to ‘remain grounded’ in chase for AFL’s elite
Despite it being no secret the Saints have money to burn to try and poach stars, club president Andrew Bassat is preaching patience to the fans, in order to strike at the right time.
‘Frustrated’ Lyon calls for ‘braver’ Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has named an opponent that offers a blueprint for how he wants the Saints to play this season.
King, GWS stars down as injury carnage hits the capital
St Kilda came from nowhere to almost pinch the game in the final term against the Giants on Saturday – but the thrilling one-point finish was overshadowed by a number of significant injuries.
Saints spoil Dusty and Shai show as crowds gather round Norwood
Ross Lyon’s men held their nerve against a Shai Bolton and Dustin Martin masterclass, but the real winners were the punters with front-row seats to the action at Norwood Oval.
‘Not about Max’: Saints mids given orders
St Kilda’s midfielders have been warned not to get overexcited about a returning spearhead when they take on Richmond on Sunday.
AFL great’s ‘spiral’ before drug plot
A retired AFL star is facing a stint behind bars after admitting he became involved in a plot to smuggle drugs across the country.
AFL great’s ‘spiral’ before drug plot
A retired AFL star is facing a stint behind bars after admitting he became involved in a plot to smuggle drugs across the country.
Saints decide on young gun’s bump
St Kilda has made a call on whether to challenge an emerging star’s suspension ahead of a crucial Gather Round clash.
Saint suspended for Gather Round over Durham hit
A St Kilda tough nut will miss the club’s Gather Round clash after a heavy collision with Bomber Sam Durham in the side’s loss to Essendon on Saturday afternoon.
‘I’ll let Steele do the work’: Ross slams complacent Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes some of his players were ‘looking for an easy game’ which left his side vulnerable to the Bombers.
Falcon debut: Young gun receives surprise AFL call-up
A Geelong Falcons export will make his AFL debut this weekend — and all it took was one game in the reserves.
Saints accept ‘cost’ in prime-time trade-off
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he wants his side playing more big games under lights – even if it takes a physical toll.
Bulldog suffers ‘devastating’ injury blow
A luckless Western Bulldogs recruit is set for another long stint on the sidelines as his former St Kilda teammate also goes under the knife.
‘Not one word’: Pies coach torn to shreds
Veteran AFL journo Caroline Wilson has slammed Collingwood coach Craig McRae for a glaring omission and a ‘me, me, me’ attitude.
Superb Saints confirm Pies’ premiership hangover
Craig McRae may be able to explain the Pies’ 0-3 start as nothing to do with hunger, but the Saints’ 15-point win appears to confirm, if it’s not a premiership hangover, it’s at least a headache.
Wanganeen-Milera, Steele the SuperCoach stars in Saints’ big win
Jack Higgins kicked a stunning match-sealing goal to sink Collingwood but it came with some controversy. Relive Saints v Pies and the SuperCoach heroes of the game here.
Saints’ $100k sacrifice to bring Spud’s Game to masses
St Kilda has taken a $100,000 hit to move this year’s Spud’s Game from Marvel Stadium to the MCG with projections of a crowd far greater than the Docklands venue’s capacity.
Frawley pain still lingers as family tackles cancer fight
Those close to Danny Frawley have spoken of his mental health legacy almost five years on from his passing as the family battles through a tough time dealing with Anita’s cancer fight.
Why draft talent lead kept his distance with highly-touted son
Darcy Wilson was in a strange situation last year with his father running his side’s talent pathway. His father opens up on his son’s eye-catching debut and having to take a back seat.
‘About to find out’: Lyon lays down challenge
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is adamant his team has done the work to be successful in 2024, and one clash could answer that question.
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