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2021 Movers and Shapers: 40-31 By Following an unprecedented 2020 AFL season, the AFL Records senior writer Ash Browne has put together his definitive footy power list. We will be counting down from 50 to 1 in the lead up to the new season. Last year: – The Health Minister has a fair bit on his plate these days such as, you know, making sure we all get vaccinated. But this time last year he was in regular communication with the AFL as it decided whether to start the season on time and wha...

Key Saint to miss start of season due to personal leave By 2021-03-10T14:24+11:00 St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder has taken immediate personal leave and will miss the opening rounds of the 2021 season. The veteran Saint requested to take time away from the game for family reasons. Ryder, 32, became a key player for St Kilda in 2020, forming an outstanding partnership with fellow ruckman Rowan Marshall. “Family and community are a huge part of the culture and connection that we are building a...

Saints ruckman joins growing injury list By 2021-02-18T07:06+11:00 St Kilda star Rowan Marshall will be sidelined for at least the next month with a stress injury in his foot. The ruckman will not be able to train for the next month, likely ruling him out for at least Round 1. Marshall had his best season yet in 2020, playing 19 games through the ruck and up forward and formed a dynamic tandem with Paddy Ryder. "To have this happen right before the season is obviously disappointing given Rowa...

Saints skipper sidelined for extended period By 2021-01-29T12:59+11:00 St Kilda has confirmed that captain Jarryn Geary has fractured his fibula at training on Friday morning. The veteran Saint was immediately sent for scans after the incident, with X-rays revealing a clear fracture in his left leg. St Kilda Chief Operating Officer Simon Lethlean said the club was optimistic Geary would be back running in six weeks. “Unfortunately, X-rays confirmed a fracture, which means Jarryn will be sid...

DOWNLOAD The veterans latest setback has cast doubt on his playing future, coming after he signed a one-year contract extension in 2020 after helping snap the Saints nine-year finals drought. But the club is backing the determined 32-year-old to get back on the park soon. "Knowing Jarryn, he will do everything he can to be back as quickly as possible to contribute to the team in early 2021," Saints chief operating officer Simon Lethlean said. "Given his previous injuries, its obviously frustrat...