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2021 Movers and Shapers: 40-31 By Following an unprecedented 2020 AFL season, the AFL Record's 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 what sort of health and safety regulations would be required in order to do so. It was a briefing from...

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 at the club,” Saints Chief Operating Officer Simon Lethlean said in a statement. "When Paddy said ...

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 Rowan is such an important player in our squad," Saints chief operating officer Simon Lethlean said.

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 sidelined for a number of weeks,” Lethlean said in a statement. “Knowing Jarryn, he will do everyth...