Scott: Dangerfield fit, playing ‘as well as he ever has’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has set a warning to the rest of the AFL: Patrick Dangerfield is back after the Geelong skipper sunk a set shot from 50 to ice the game on Saturday night.
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‘Has this ever happened?’: Act stuns AFL
The AFL has heralded the return of the “rascal” after a Geelong star was caught doing a very cheeky act that is sure to get him fined.
Robbo: How ‘pure footballer’ became a leading light for Saints
As he enters his third season, St Kilda’s Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera speaks to MARK ROBINSON about his journey, his family, and his football.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
‘Not my job’: Saints coach swats away dire predictions
St Kilda was in the top eight nearly all of 2023 before losing their only final, and amid predictions they won’t get back there, the coach has had his say.
How Tim Membrey got to ‘other side’ of mental health battle
His surprise withdrawal from St Kilda’s final last year sent shockwaves through the AFL and Tim Membrey opens up on the heavy weight he carried through last year.
Sickening development for wife of AFL star
After a week of being the most hated man in Australian football, a St Kilda star has revealed horrific news about his partner.
Webster cops monster ban after Simpkin bump
Saint Jimmy Webster will miss a large chunk of the AFL season after the AFL tribunal delivered their verdict on his bump on Kangaroo Jy Simpkin.
‘No excuse’: AFL imposes monster ban
St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster been handed a monster ban at the AFL Tribunal after his sickening bump on Jy Simpkin rocked the sport.
‘Prehistoric’: Concussion class action lawyer demands huge ban
The lawyer taking on the AFL over a concussion class action has slammed Jimmy Webster’s bump on Jy Simpkin as ‘prehistoric’.
‘I failed’: Saints defender on sickening hit
St Kilda and under-fire defender Jimmy Webster have publicly responded to the sickening hit which has stunned the AFL.
Family’s shocking response to horror AFL hit
There are calls for Jimmy Webster to be banned after a horror bump in the AFL pre-season, but his family have mocked the nasty hit.
‘Fair bump play on’: Webster family reacts to vicious Simpkin hit
Jimmy Webster’s hit on Jy Simpkin caused a firestorm of reaction on social media and in a series of deleted social media posts, Webster’s family defended the under-fire Saint.
Watch: Ten weeks? Roos skipper flattened by ‘stupid’ bump
A St Kilda veteran has flattened Jy Simpkin with a brutal bump that left AFL legends questioning whether he should receive a gigantic penalty. WATCH the incident here.
‘Just stupid’: Outrage over AFL high shot
Fans and experts alike are demanding a severe penalty for a Saints defender after yet another sickening AFL high shot.
‘Hard to swallow’: Saints skipper reveals early Lyon frustration
Jack Steele and Ross Lyon managed to lead St Kilda to a finals series in 2023, but the Saints captain reveals it took a while for his coach to win him over.
The missing string Marshall wants to add to his bow
Rowan Marshall’s 2023 stats sheet was a thing of beauty, rating elite in disposals, contested possessions and pressure – but there was one glaring omission. The St Kilda big man speaks to JON RALPH about what he’s trying to improve in 2024.
‘Maxy of old’: Saints talk up fully fit star
A St Kilda assistant coach has revealed big plans for Max King in 2023 as the Saints cast their cursed forward line injury history aside.
‘It took a few lives’: Grief fuels AFL mission
The daughter of late St Kilda great Danny Frawley says AFL players are now in better hands amid a spate of retirements due to concussion.
Membrey returns as fresh faces help resurgent Saints smoke Dons
The Saints unleashed some fresh faces in their first hit-out of the season, with new recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner making a splash. Meanwhile Brad Scott would have been left wondering what his Bombers got out of the thumping.
Saints star’s round 1 hopes dim
A reigning back-to-back best and fairest winner is under the pump to be fit for St Kilda’s big season opener against Geelong.
Track watch: Sore Saints take strides towards round 1
The St Kilda injury list is slowly shrinking as Dan Butler picked up speed on Monday. And a midfielder joined in training after a nasty incident earlier this month.
Luckless Dons defender set for extended stint on the sidelines
A luckless young Bomber is set for another stint on the sidelines after a cruel injury crippled a strong pre-season, while a Pies draftee and Hawks gun have been ruled out of Round 1.
Luckless Saint’s three-month blow, recruit dodges huge scare
St Kilda has received mixed injury news, with an important defender facing months on the sidelines but a recruit dodging what was feared to be a long-term knee setback.
Vale Norma Barker: Loving mum’s tribute to Saints legend
The mother of St Kilda legend Trevor Barker, Norma, passed away last week. She spoke to Mark Robinson in 2019 and paid tribute to the “Hollywood footballer” with long blond hair and tremendous courage that was loved by all.
Ex-Saint’s 7000km trek to keep AFL career alive
One of the ex-AFL players fighting for a list spot has travelled across the country and back again in a bid to extend his career at the top level for at least another year.
Why young Saint has been sent back to the VFL
St Kilda says there was no off-field incident which led to Tasmanian draftee Arie Schoenmaker being sent to train with Sandringham one night a week. So, what’s behind the move?
Where ‘remarkable’ Saint still has to improve in 2024
Rowan Marshall dominated proceedings in the ruck last season, but there’s still one area he needs to improve quickly. JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE rate every St Kilda player.
Fears emerge over AFL coach after sacking
Coach Ross Lyon has quietly pulled off a “coup” at the Saints and the development has raised a troubling issue for the club.
Revealed: Sticking point which put Lethlean on outer at Saints
The root cause of Simon Lethlean’s departure from St Kilda can be revealed, months after Ross Lyon denied suggestions of a rift with the club’s former CEO.
St Kilda parts ways with CEO Simon Lethlean
Simon Lethlean is no longer CEO of St Kilda in a move the club described as mutual despite lingering reports of a split between the former AFL senior staffer and Saints coach Ross Lyon.
Tassie footy great John Bingley remembered
A St KIlda premiership player who was a great of Tasmanian football has been remembered following his death earlier this week.
How Saints silence doubters, beat ‘likely sliders’ tag in 2024
The popular theory is that the Saints caught the league off guard in 2023 and are set to come back to the pack. Those in red, black and white prefer to differ. JAY CLARK previews their season.
Roughy resigns as Saints poach flag-winning recruiter
The shake-up at St Kilda has continued with the club landing a highly-regarded talent spotter from the Swans. But the coup comes as another big name walks out the door.
St Kilda axes recruiting boss amid footy department overhaul
St Kilda has just shown the door to its national recruiting manager amid significant ongoing changes to the club’s football department.
Saints track: New draftee flying, forward line set for reinforcements
Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey is ‘blossoming’ after the key forward was a late withdrawal from St Kilda’s elimination final in September, and alongside Max King will lift the load on the Saints’ young forward line.
Gun Saint ‘blossoming’ in return from shock exit
Support at St Kilda is strong for gun forward Tim Membrey, who is back thriving at the club following a shock late-season incident.
Track watch: Four key Saints pre-season delayed
There were positive signs at St Kilda training but the reality is that four of the Saints key players have had their pre-season delayed.
‘Best kick in the world’: Booze ban doesn’t stop Saints picking slider
It seemed as though Arie Schoenmaker was going to miss out after the superboot slid down to pick 62, but that’s when the Saints pounced. Here’s what St Kilda had to say about their draft night.
The stark numbers behind St Kilda’s new crowdfunding play
Ross Lyon has told fans they need to help the club close the gap to rivals and the numbers show why the Saints have asked fans to put their hands in their pockets.
Rozee, Butters or Wines? The stars in line to lead Port
Port is in the market for a new captain in 2024 but who are the candidates? Every club’s big captaincy questions answered.
Salary cap watch: When can the Saints afford to launch?
St Kilda has vast scope to hit the free agency market in the future – but when is the right time? See exactly where the Saints’ list is at after 2023’s surprise finals run.
Frontrunner emerges to add Dew to coaching panel
Sacked Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is closing in on a return to football and has been strongly linked to one club. Plus, more off-season changes at the Western Bulldogs.
AFL great’s major news after fleeing country
St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt, who has been based in America for the past year, has given a hint about the next move for his career and family.
Veteran Saint’s positive step towards continuing AFL career
Saints veteran Tim Membrey looks on track to continue his AFL career, after concerns for his health following his sudden removal from the Saints’ elimination final team in September.
Going, staying, in limbo? Where trade period’s biggest deals are at
The AFL trade period officially kicks off today. Which deals will get done and which are still up in the air? Get the latest on all the key players.
Do Saints give themselves a pass or fail for 2023?
The Saints started 2023 hot and shocked many by making the finals before losing to the Giants, but is that a success? Lauren Wood sits down with Saints CEO Simon Lethlean.
Saint’s request sees Bombers close in on historic free agent haul
The Bombers already look to have landed Ben McKay and Todd Goldstein, but one more big name could be making their way to Essendon.
Why ‘Cowboy’ nickname was so right for all-time great Saint
Kevin ‘Cowboy’ Neale played footy with a reckless abandon, endearing him to Saints fans. Glenn McFarlane remembers the St Kilda premiership star’s football journey.
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St Kilda legend dead at the age of 78
A hero of St Kilda’s one and only premiership victory back in 1966 has sadly passed away, the club has confirmed.
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