Locked in? SSP Saint, breakout contender dominate match sim
Rowan Marshall sat out St Kilda’s match-simulation session on Friday, leaving Harry Boyd to make his mark – and his brilliant work with a young midfielder could be a sign of things to come.
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‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
How Saints solve midfield mystery in finals hunt
St Kilda is still desperate for a big fish, but will a revamped midfield in 2025 prove they already have the answers? SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON examines their prospects.
‘90 per cent mental’: Why second-year blues don’t worry young gun
Young Saints star Darcy Wilson played every single game in his first season, and now it is mental not physical preparation he is focusing on to avoid the second-year blues.
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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.
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