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Saints slam 'compromised' draft after 'weak' changes

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.

AAP · Apr 30

War of words 'good fun' but not focus: father-son star

Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.

AAP · Mar 24

'Not here to make friends': Saints president bullish

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat says the Saints are relevant again after several years of drafting and now targeting key recruits from rival clubs.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

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Protect the father-son rule, Carlton's Voss says

After securing talented teen Cody Walker, Carlton coach Michael Voss has staunchly defended the AFL's divisive father-son rule.

AAP · Jul 18, 2025

Lyon extends contract to coach St Kilda to end of 2027

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon's contract has been extended by one season in a move powerbrokers says gives the AFL club certainty.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

Cats footy boss has dig at Saints over AFL compensation

The AFL compensation for St Kilda losing free agent Josh Battle to Hawthorn has prompted a barb from Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie.

AAP · Oct 7, 2024

Saints, Giants reap first-round AFL compensation picks

St Kilda's blow of losing Josh Battle to Hawthorn via free agency has been offset by the news they will receive pick No.8 as compensation.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

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St Kilda split with chief executive Simon Lethlean

St Kilda are painting the departure of chief executive Simon Lethlean as mutual, though there has been speculation of a rift with coach Ross Lyon.

AAP · Jan 24, 2024

St Kilda release football review findings

St Kilda will forego financial gain by not selling a home game interstate in 2023 to give the Saints a better shot at breaking their AFL premiership drought.

AAP · Nov 11, 2022

Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda as coach 11 years after leaving for Fremantle

It's been 11 years since Ross Lyon left for Fremantle, now St Kilda tells members that he is returning to the club as coach.

ABC News · Oct 24, 2022

'Emotional' Ross Lyon back at St Kilda

Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 24, 2022

Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon's return

Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 23, 2022

Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon's heart

Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.

AAP · Oct 20, 2022

Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt

St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022

St Kilda sack Brett Ratten as cycle of mediocrity continues at AFL club

The coach’s dismissal caught most analysts off guard although the least surprised was likely a supporter base at its wits end

ABC News · Oct 14, 2022

Brett Ratten sacked by St Kilda as AFL club enters coaching market once again

St Kilda is in the market for a new coach once again after Brett Ratten is let go after just three full seasons in charge of the AFL club.

AAP · Aug 18, 2022

Ex-coach Noble involved in St Kilda review

Former North Melbourne coach David Noble is assisting St Kilda in a review of the AFL club after fading to miss finals football.

AAP · Jul 8, 2022

Saints' Ratten lands two more AFL seasons

Brett Ratten's contract as St Kilda coach has been extended by two years, ending speculation about his future ahead of a massive clash against Fremantle.

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AAP · Jun 2, 2022

Ratten edging towards new Saints AFL deal

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten's tenure at the AFL club is increasingly likely to be extended into next year and beyond, with contract talks now taking place.

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