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I think I know, but maybe the kids are alright. Maybe they have a crack.
Maybe they don’t waste the off-season getting blind. Maybe our coaches wake up to how the game has changed.
Maybe our list management team prove me wrong.
New year, new opportunity.
But last chance.
Tough start. I think we’ll know by Round 2 where we are at.
Since 2023, we’ve known by then.
Predict we’ll know again.
The full details of our 2027 home & away fixture have been released.
2027 FIXTURE 📝: stk.lt/2027Fixture
My attitude on selling games has changed - esp if you’re a bottom 4 team.
This is free money 💰
I’d have done the North WA deal for St Kilda. Would have busted our debt.
Interstate games are winnable, AFL gives generous fixture concessions & replacement game arranged. Win-win.
Essendon and Richmond will be taking Dreamtime to Perth in 2027.
It will be a second Dreamtime game. First in SDNR at the MCG, the second at Optus in NAIDOC week.
The two clubs are selling a game each to generate cash. It’s a two year deal - Essendon home game in 27, Richmond in 28.
But - members are expected to have extra seating arranged at away MCG games to make up for the home game heading West. More on @7AFL @7NewsMelbourne shortly.
Given our club’s fanbase is the SE suburbs, it really does make sense to play at the closest venue. That’s the MCG.
Oh, and it’s where they play the Grand Final.
We should always try to play 2+ games there every year. Time we started winning there, too.
Our man @ClarkyHeraldSun with a strong scoop here!
Great to have St Kilda v Collingwood at the MCG in Round 1.
Huge game for both clubs. Stringer at one end, Hogan at the other.
Two clubs keen to show they can throw a punch in 2027.
And a game we simply cannot afford to lose.
St Kilda v Collingwood will be Saturday night, R1 at the MCG.
Blockbuster home game for the Saints
Full R1 details @superfooty @theheraldsun
You’ve got to be kidding me.
The AFL had the opportunity to make Rowan Marshall’s game against us into an epic R1 fixture at their place or ours.
Instead we are shoved out to a wine park in front of 12,000?
Might as well have played it at Moorabbin.
If Mitch fixes his ball drop and learns to kick correctly, he could be one of the AFL’s best third forwards.
Thank you for your services Jack.
One of the genuinely good people.
Had plenty of talent & ability but the AFL level was just a fraction above him - might have been different if some injuries didn’t curtail his progress.
Smashed the VFL. Hope he dominates country footy now ❤️
Thank you, Jack ❤️
Jack Carroll has been informed that he will not be offered a contract ahead of the 2027 season.
DETAILS 📝: stk.lt/3W2PUnJ
Contracted to end of 2027 - and coming off a club-best year.
Yeah, Hilly drives me nuts when he misses easy passes. And he does turn 34 in July.
And yet, he’s such a leader. We delegate so much to him.
Our First Nations program should be called the Brad Hill program.
2028?
Heads up. We’re going to delist a stack of players at the end of 2027.
Retirements: Wood, Macrae & Butler.
Young enough but probably not good enough: Caminiti, Collard, Byrnes & Henry.
That’s 7 alone.
Need big years: Clark, Barrat, Hastie, Lake, O’Connoll, Stocker & Stringer.
Good question, as it’s the obvious need.
Both share one thing I strongly dislike: low on-field presence
Lord: skills OK, but not aggressive nor physical enough.
Williams: good hands and a good kick but isn’t powerful, quick or dynamic. Must transform his strength & fitness.
Alright, if we’re all in…
The likes of JUH, Bobby Hill, Knevitt Husthwaite, Blanck, Ramsden, Murphy & Stevens, Lord, Williams need examination.
Hope 1-2 to AFL list (+1 FN Cat B) & 1-2 to VFL list
Carroll will go. Should have cut Butler & Byrnes to free up more spots, really.
RESCUE PACKAGE 🛟
I hope we’re adding the 40+ goals that we couldn’t find in 2026
He’s now our #1 forward based on this past season.
It could backfire, but the contract terms are minimal.
A bold statement of intent or an unnecessary risk?
Time will tell.
Please deliver 📦
St Kilda Football Club intends to add experienced forward Jake Stringer to its playing list ahead of the 2027 season when the AFL’s Delisted Free Agency Period opens on 2 November.
DETAILS 📝: stk.lt/4ypUUQH
Looks like the mild interest has escalated into something more concrete.
Thoughts?
