St Kilda Football Club Best Players of All Time

The St Kilda Football Club is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the Australian Football League. Founded in 1873, the Saints have had a rich history of success, winning a total of nine premierships, most recently in 1966. Throughout the years, the club has seen a number of great players, coaches, and administrators come and go, all of whom have contributed to the ongoing success of the club.

The club is based in the bayside suburb of St Kilda in Melbourne and they play their home games at the iconic Etihad Stadium. As one of the most popular clubs in the AFL, St Kilda continues to attract passionate supporters both locally and internationally, who all share the same passion for the club.

1. Ian Stewart

Career

• 1962: Hobart
• 1963–1970: St Kilda
• 1971–1975: Richmond
• 1976–1977: South Melbourne
• 1978: Carlton
• 1979–1981: South Melbourne
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.
• 2x VFL Premiership player: (1966, 1973), 3x Brownlow Medal: (1965, 1966, 1971), 2x St Kilda Best and Fairest: (1964, 1966), Jack Dyer Medal: (1971), All-Australian team: (1966), St Kilda captain: (1969), Championship of Australia Championship: 1973, Australian Football Hall of Fame, inducted 1996, Legend 1997, St Kilda Team of the Century: (centre), Richmond Team of the Century, St Kilda Hall of Fame Legend, Richmond Hall of Fame

Ian Stewart was born in Queenstown, Tasmania on 14 July 1943. He played for Macalburn (SSOBFA) from 1962 to 1970 and then Richmond from 1971 to 1975. 

Stewart represented Victoria at representative level but is not known for any particular achievement during this time.

After finishing his playing career, he became a coach with the Dogs in 1984 and 1985 before moving onto Footscray in 1986 where he remained until his retirement in 2002. 

Ian Stewart played 114 games for St Kilda from 1976 to 1981, including back-to-back VFL Premierships in 1974 and 1975.

He was a three time Brownlow Medalist (1965, 1966, 1971) as well as being named captain of the Saints in 1969. He also represented Victoria at interstate football five times over his career and finished with 50 wins from 63 matches. 

Ian Stewart is now regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever pulled on a Saint's jumper and is inducted into both the Australian Football Hall of Fame and Richmond Team of the Century lists.

Also Played For: richmond football club, australian football league

2. Nick Riewoldt

St Kilda Football Club

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2001–2017: St Kilda: 336 (718)
• St Kilda captain: 2005, 2007–2016, 6x Trevor Barker Award: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014, Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2004, 4x St Kilda leading goalkicker: 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 5x All-Australian team: 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2014, AFL Rising Star: 2002, 2x Pre Season Premiership: 2004, 2008

Nick Riewoldt is a talented and experienced forward who has played for several clubs in the AFL over his career. He was drafted No. 1 in the 2000 national draft by St Kilda, where he spent eleven seasons before moving to Richmond in 2017.

Riewoldt has been an integral part of both sides and is one of the most decorated players in Australian football history, winning numerous awards including three Brownlow Medals and two premierships with St Kilda. 

In 2018, he announced his retirement from professional football following a successful season with Richmond which saw them make it to their first grand final since 2005.

Outside of football, Riewoldt is known for his charity work - most notably through his involvement with the Prince's Trust youth charity - as well as being an active member of various community organisations across Tasmania.

3. Tony Lockett

St Kilda Football Club

Career

• 1983–1994: St Kilda
• 1995–1999:2002: Sydney

Tony Lockett is a former full-forward who played for North Ballarat in the Australian Football League (AFL) and Sydney in the National Football League (NFL).

He was one of the most prolific goal scorers of his era, amassing 281 goals from 1360 games over 17 seasons. Lockett began his career as a forward with St Kilda before moving to Sydney in 1995.

He helped Sydney to four premierships during his time there, including back-to-back titles in 2002 and 2003. In 2006, Lockett moved to America to play for the Kansas City Chiefs but he only managed three seasons with them before retiring due to injury at age 34.

Since then, he has been involved in coaching and commentary roles across both Australia and America. Tony Lockett is widely regarded as one of the greatest full forwards ever seen playing professional football and he remains an iconic figure within AFL circles.

Also Played For: sydney swans

4. Robert Harvey

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1988–2008: St Kilda: 383 (215)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 2021: Collingwood: 9 (2–7–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of the 2021 season.
• Playing, , 2× Brownlow Medal: 1997, 1998, AFLPA MVP (Leigh Matthews Trophy): 1997, 8× All-Australian team: 1992, 1994–1999, 2003, 4× Trevor Barker Award: 1992, 1994, 1997, 1998, Herald Sun Player of the Year Award: 1997, Madden Medal: 2008, 3× Pre-Season premiership player: 1996, 2004, 2008, Michael Tuck Medal: 2004, St Kilda Team of the Century, 3× E. J. Whitten Medal, Lou Richards Medal: 2002, St Kilda Team of the Century, , Coaching, , AFLCA assistant coach of the year: 2013, , Hall of Fame, , Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee, St Kilda Hall of Fame inductee – Legend status

Harvey started his career at St Kilda, where he played 383 games over a 10-year period. Harvey represented Victoria in the National Football League (NFL) and was part of the state's victorious 1997 championship team.

He later moved to Collingwood, where he has since coached nine successive matches without a loss – an impressive feat for any coach. Robert Harvey had a long and successful AFL career. He played for the St Kilda Football Club from 1992 to 2008, winning numerous awards along the way.

Harvey is best known for his achievements as a player, being voted All-Australian five times (1992, 1994–1999, 2003), taking home the Trevor Barker Award in 1997 and receiving the Michael Tuck Medal in 2004. 

After retiring as a player at the end of 2008 season, he took up coaching duties with his former club St Kilda ahead of their inaugural season in 2009/10.

In 2011/12 he was appointed head coach of Melbourne's VFL side Casey Scorpions but left after one season due to personal reasons unrelated to football. 

however he later rejoined St Kilda as an assistant coach during 2016 pre-season before returning permanently as senior coach at the conclusion of that year's campaign. Currently (as of 2021) Robert Harvey is an assistant coach with North Melbourne Football Club.

Also Played For: australian rules football

5. Liam Stocker

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2019–2022: Carlton: 28 (2)
• 2023–: St Kilda: 0 (0)
• Total: : 28 (2)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019 season.
• Morrish Medal Winner: 2018

Liam Stocker was born on 23 January 2000 in New South Wales. He was drafted by the Sandringham Dragons in the 2018 National Draft and made his debut in the 2019 season against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

He is an inside midfielder and is considered one of the up and coming stars in the AFL. He is a hard worker and has a great attitude on and off the field. He is a versatile player and can play anywhere in the midfield.

He is a great leader and motivator and is loved by his teammates. He is a future star in the AFL and is sure to be a big part of the St Kilda future. Liam Stocker is a rover who typically plays on the wing. He was drafted by Carlton in the 2019 National Draft.

Stocker has played 28 games for Carlton, scoring 2 goals. He has also played for St Kilda in the past, but has not played since the end of the 2019 season. Stocker is a promising young player who is still developing his game. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his skills.

Stocker is a valuable member of the Carlton team, and is expected to continue to play a significant role in the future. He is a natural footballer who is able to take the ball to the other side of the ground. Stocker is a long-term player who is looking to develop his career further.

Also Played For: carlton football club

6. Trevor Barker

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1975–1989: St Kilda: 230 (134)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1992–1994: Sandringham: 58 (44–14–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1989.
• Cheltenham FC Under 16's Best & Fairest 1972, Cheltenham FC Under 18's Best & Fairest 1973 & 1974, St Kilda FC Best & Fairest: 1976 & 1981, St Kilda FC Captain: 1983 to 1986, St Kilda FC Life Member, Sandringham Zebras (VFA) Premiership Coach: 1992 & 1994, St Kilda FC Team of the Century 1900–1999, St Kilda FC Hall of Fame: 2003, St Kilda FC Hall of Fame: Legend Status 2013, Australian Football Hall of Fame: 2019

Trevor Barker was an Australian football player who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Barker was diagnosed with lymphoma in early 1996, and died four months later.

He was 39 years old at the time of his death. Barker was a key forward for St Kilda, and represented Victoria at State of Origin level. 

He finished his career with 230 goals from 134 games. Barker was a highly rated player at the time of his retirement, and was inducted into the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2003.

He was also awarded the St Kilda Best and Fairest award in 1989. Barker has since been posthumously inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Barker's daughter, Brianna, is a basketball player. 

Trevor Barker is a former AFL coach and player who is most notable for his time at St Kilda. Trevor Barker is a two-time Premiership coach with the Sandringham Zebras and also played for the club in the VFA.

Trevor Barker is also a life member of St Kilda FC and was captain of the side in the early 1980s. Trevor Barker has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the St Kilda FC Hall of Fame. Trevor Barker is currently the coach of the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.

7. Bill Mohr

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1929–1941: St Kilda: 195 (735)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1941.
• VFL/AFL, , VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal 1936, Victorian representative (18 games), Australian Football Hall of Fame, , St Kilda Football Club, , St Kilda best and fairest 1932, 1936, St Kilda captain 1937, St Kilda leading goalkicker 1929–1940, St Kilda Team of the Century: half-forward flank

Bill Mohr was born in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales on 29 June 1909. He played for Royal Stars in the Wagga Wagga Football League from 1929 until 1941. Mohr was a very prolific goal-scorer during his playing career, tallying 735 goals in 195 games for St Kilda and Royal Stars.

Mohr died on 29 March 1971, aged 61. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Australian footballers of all time. Mohr is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the Wagga Wagga Football Club's Hall of Fame. Mohr's son, Bill Mohr Jr., also played football professionally.

Mohr's grandson, Tom Mohr, is also a professional Australian footballer. Mohr's legacy lives on through his son, grandson and great-grandson, all of whom have represented Australia at international level.

8. Colin Watson

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1919: Port Melbourne: 7 (0)
• 1920, 1922–25, 1933–35: St Kilda: 93 (34)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1934: St Kilda: 18 (9–9–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1935.
• St Kilda Champion Player award 1924, Brownlow Medallist 1925, Victorian state representative 8 times, Maryborough Premiership Coach: 1927, Western District Football Association Best & Fairest Medal: 1930, St Kilda captain 1934

Colin Watson was born in Allansford, Victoria on October 12th, 1900. Watson played his first game for South Warrnambool in 1920 against Carlton and went on to play 188 games for the club over the next seven years.

Watson represented Victoria at interstate football five times, including once at the 1924 Australian National Football Carnival. Watson finished his playing career with Port Melbourne in 1930. Watson died in Tatura, Victoria on October 20th, 1970 at the age of 70.

Watson was inducted into the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 1983. Watson is remembered as one of the greatest players in Port Melbourne's history. Colin Watson played for St Kilda from 1934 to 1935 and was a premiership player with the club. Watson was a state representative and Brownlow Medalist.

He was a captain of St Kilda in 1934. Watson coached St Kilda in 1927 and 1930. Watson was a Western District Football Association Best & Fairest Medalist. Watson is most famous for his playing career.

9. Wels Eicke

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1909–1924: St Kilda: 194 (56)
• 1925–1926: North Melbourne: 21 (0)
• 1926: St Kilda: 3 (5)
• Total: : 218 (61)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1919–1924: St Kilda: 32 (11–21–0)
• 1925–1926: North Melbourne: 20 (5–15–0)
• Total: : 52 (16–36–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1926., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1926.
• St Kilda best and fairest 1914–1915, 1919, St Kilda captain 1919

Wels Eicke was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Eicke was also a state representative for Victoria.

Eicke was born in Prahran, Victoria in 1893. Eicke played 218 games for St Kilda, scoring 61 goals. Eicke also represented Victoria at state level. Eicke retired from football in 1926.

Eicke died in 1980 at the age of 86. Eicke was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1984. Eicke was a premiership player with St Kilda in 1915. Eicke was a hard-working player who was known for his strong marking and tackling.

Wels Eicke played 92 games for St Kilda between 1919-1926, and was their best and fairest player of the time. Eicke also had a successful coaching career, leading North Melbourne to the premiership in 1926. Eicke passed away in 1976, aged 79.

10. Dave McNamara

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1905–1909; 1914–1915;, 1918–1919; 1921–1923: St Kilda: 122 (187)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1914, 1922–1923: St Kilda: 50 (22–26–2)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923.
• Club captain 1923, VFA Premiership: 1911, 1912

David John McNamara was born on 22 January 1887 in Boosey, near Yarrawonga, Victoria. He began his career with Cobram in 1905, before transferring to Numurkah in 1906.

McNamara had a long and successful career with Benalla, playing 297 games and kicking 227 goals between 1906 and 1934. He represented Victoria at interstate football 12 times and was a premiership player with Numurkah in 1920.

McNamara retired from football in 1934, but continued to play club football until his retirement in 1967. David John McNamara died on 15 August 1967 at the age of 80. He was inducted into the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 1979.

David John McNamara was a successful full-back and is remembered as one of the greatest players in Victorian football history. 

Dave McNamara was a key player in St Kilda's early years and captain of the club during the 1923 season. McNamara was a talented goalkicker, amassing187 goals in 118 games for the Saints.

McNamara later had a successful coaching career, leading St Kilda to the VFA Premiership in 1911 and 1912. McNamara is widely considered to be one of the greatest St Kilda players of all time. Dave McNamara died in 2013 at the age of 101.

11. Bill Cubbins

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1915, 1919–26, 1928–30: St Kilda: 149 (42)
• 1931–32, 1934: Footscray: 33 (0)
• Total: : 182 (42)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1930: St Kilda: 18 (8–10–0)
• 1931–33: Footscray: 54 (32–22–0)
• Total: : 72 (40–32–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1934.
• Club captain 1921–22, 1925, 1929–30, St. Kilda Best & Fairest 1921, 1923, 1928–29, Victorian state representative six times, Warrnambool Premiership Captain/Coach: 1927

Bill Cubbins played 182 games for St Kilda between 1915 and 1936, and was a member of the South St Kilda side that won the premiership in 1930. After retiring as a player, Cubbins served as a coach at Footscray in 1931 and 1932.

Cubbins died in 1968 at the age of 68 after a long illness. Bill Cubbins was a key figure in Footscray's successful early years in the VFL. Cubbins played a pivotal role in the club's premiership victory in 1927, captaining the side and coaching the club to a third-place finish.

He later served as captain-coach of Warrnambool in the Victorian state league, before retiring from the sport in 1935. Cubbins was a highly respected figure in the football community, and was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2003. He is remembered for his hard-nosed style of play and his dedication to the game.

12. Jack Sinclair

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2015–: St Kilda: 141 (47)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
• All-Australian team: 2022, Trevor Barker Award: 2022

Jack Sinclair was born on February 12th, 1995 in Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia. Jack Sinclair was drafted in the 2014 Rookie Draft by St Kilda, and made his debut in the 2018 season.

Sinclair is a defender/midfielder, and is known for his strong marking ability. Sinclair has played for Oakleigh Chargers (NAB League), St Kilda, and Melbourne in the AFL. Sinclair is contracted to Melbourne until the end of the 2020 season.

Sinclair is a dedicated player, and is always working hard to improve his game. Sinclair is a popular player with his teammates, and is a great role model for young players. Sinclair is a talented player, and is expected to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.

Jack Sinclair is a great example of hard work and dedication paying off, and we are excited to see what he can achieve in the future.

13. Jack Billings

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2014–: St Kilda: 144 (102)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 20 2021.
• 22under22 team: 2017, 2014 AFL Rising Star nominee

Jack Billings is a midfielder playing for St Kilda in the AFL. He was drafted in the 2013 national draft and played for Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup) and Scotch College Melbourne (APS) before joining the Kew Comets (YJFL) in 2016.

During the 2017 season, Billings was traded to the Melbourne Demons and played in their inaugural AFL season. He finished the season with 16 games and three goals. In 2018, Billings was traded to St Kilda and has played in all 18 of their games so far.

He has been a key player for the Saints, averaging 18 disposals and 3.5 tackles per game. Billings is a versatile midfielder who can play as a key forward or in the backline. 

He is an excellent mark and has a good kicking game. Jack Billings is an exciting player who is expected to continue his development in the AFL. He is a hard worker who is determined to be successful.

14. Peter Everitt

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1993–2002: St Kilda: 180 (300)
• 2003–2006: Hawthorn: 72 (67)
• 2007–2008: Sydney: 39 (16)
• Total: : 291 (383)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2008.
• Trevor Barker Award: 2001, Peter Crimmins Medal: 2004, St Kilda leading goalkicker: 2000, 3× All-Australian team: 1997, 1998, 2005, AFL Rising Star nominee: 1993, St Kilda Pre-Season Premiership Player: 1996

Peter Everitt is a professional Australian football player who has played for several clubs over his career. He has played for the St Kilda Football Club for most of his career, and has represented Australia in international competition.

He was originally drafted to the Hawthorn Football Club in 2003, but he only played for them for two seasons. He joined the Sydney Swans in 2007 and played for them until 2008. He then moved to the Victoria Football Club in 2009 and played there until he retired in 2012.

He has played in 300 games for the St Kilda Football Club, 71 games for the Hawthorn Football Club, and 16 games for the Sydney Swans. 

Peter Everitt is now retired from professional football, but he still plays in amateur matches. He has represented Australia in international competition on a number of occasions and he is now a regular member of the Australia national football team.

Peter Everitt is currently 48 years old and he is retired from professional football.

15. Danny Frawley

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1984–1995: St Kilda: 240 (13)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 2000–2004: Richmond: 113 (45–68–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 1995 season., 2 State and international statistics correct as of 1994.
• St Kilda Football Club Hall of Fame (inducted 2006), St Kilda captain: 1987–1995, All-Australian team: 1988, St Kilda best and fairest: 1988

Danny Frawley was a full back who played for St Kilda in the AFL for 18 seasons from 1984 to 1995. Danny Frawley was a member of the St Kilda team that made the Grand Final in 1985, but they were defeated by Hawthorn.

Danny Frawley was a member of the St Kilda team that made the Grand Final in 1992, but they were defeated by Essendon. Danny Frawley was a member of the St Kilda team that made the Grand Final in 1993, but they were defeated by Collingwood.

Danny Frawley was a member of the St Kilda team that made the preliminary final in 1995, but they were defeated by West Coast. Danny Frawley retired from the AFL after the 1995 season. Danny Frawley later played for Bungaree in the CHFL. Danny Frawley died on 9 September 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Danny Frawley was a highly successful player in the sport of Australian rules football. He was a key part of the St Kilda Football Club dynasty of the late 1980s and early 1990s, and won several accolades along the way. He was a prolific goalkicker, and is the all-time leading goalkicker for the St Kilda Football Club.

He also won the Australian Football League (AFL) best and fairest award in 1988. Frawley retired from playing in 1995, after winning the St Kilda Football Club best and fairest award for a fourth time. He went on to coach the club for a few years, and has since been involved in other sports administration roles.

16. Neil Roberts

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1952–1962: St Kilda: 169 (40)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1962.
• Australian Football Hall of Fame Inductee 2015, St Kilda Best and Fairest 1955, 1958, St Kilda Team of the Century (Centre half back), Brownlow Medallist 1958, Victorian state representative 11 times, All Australian 1958

Neil Roberts was a football player for Melbourne High School and St Kilda. He played 169 games for the Saints, scoring 40 goals. Neil Roberts was born in 1933 and died in 2016.

Neil Roberts is distinguished for his life-size bronze statue at Melbourne High School. Neil Roberts is a former football coach. He was the head coach of Melbourne High School between 1985 and 1988.

Neil Roberts was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2003 for service to sport. Neil Roberts was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Neil Roberts was awarded an Australian Sports Medal in 2000.

Neil Roberts is the father of football coach Neil Roberts. Neil Roberts is regarded as one of the best footballers of all time. Neil Roberts was one of the most successful players in the history of Australian football and is now recognised as one of the greatest players to ever take the field.

Neil Roberts was a key player for the St Kilda Football Club and is now a highly respected member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. 

Neil Roberts was one of the founding players of the St Kilda Football Club and was a key part of their success in the 1950s and 1960s. Neil Roberts is one of the most decorated players in Australian history and has won a number of awards including the Brownlow Medal.

Neil Roberts is a highly successful businessman and is currently the CEO of a major Australian company. Neil Roberts remains one of the most popular players in Australian football and is always greeted with a warm welcome when he visits his home state of Victoria.

17. Darrel Baldock

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1955–1958: East Devonport (NWFU): 71
• 1959–61, 1969–73: Latrobe (NWFU): 158
• 1962–1968: St Kilda: 119 (237)
• 1974: New Norfolk (TANFL): 4
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1987–1989: St Kilda: 62 (18–44–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1989.
• Club, , VFL Premiership player: (1966), St Kilda captain: (1963–1968), 3x St Kilda Best & Fairest: (1962, 1963, 1965), 4x St Kilda leading goalkicker: (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965), 2x Runner-Up Brownlow Medal: (1963, 1965), 4x NWFU Premiership player: (1969, 1970, 1971, 1972), 3x Wander Medallist: (1957, 1959, 1969), Latrobe captain-coach: (1969-1973), , Honours, , 2x All-Australian: (1961, 1966 - Captain), Australian Football Hall of Fame Legend, St Kilda Team of the Century, Captain, St Kilda Hall of Fame, Legend, Tasmanian Football Hall of Fame Icon, Tasmanian Team of the Century, Captain

Darrel Baldock was a long-serving player and coach in Australian football. He is best known for his time at Latrobe Football Club, where he won 158 games over a ten-year period.

Baldock also represented Tasmania numerous times at state level, and was a member of the 1974 New Norfolk side that reached the Grand Final. He passed away in February 2011, aged 72.

Darrel Baldock is one of the most decorated players in St Kilda Football Club history, having won multiple awards during his playing career. Darrel Baldock was a prolific goalkicker for the Saints, kicking over 300 goals in his eleven seasons with the club.

Darrel Baldock also played a key role as captain of the Saints, leading them to three consecutive premierships from 1963 to 1968. Darrel Baldock finished his playing career in 1969, but went on to have a successful coaching career, winning two premierships with the Richmond Tigers in 1989 and 1990.

18. Nicky Winmar

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1983–1986: South Fremantle: 90 (98)
• 1987–1998: St Kilda: 230 (283)
• 1999: Western Bulldogs: 21 (34)
• Total: : 341 (451)
• St Kilda leading Goalkicker 1988, 2x St Kilda Best and Fairest 1989, 1995, VFL Team of the Year 1989, 2x All-Australian team 1991, 1995, Mark of the Year 1992, St Kilda Pre-Season Premiership side 1996, Michael Tuck Medal 1996, Aboriginal Sportsperson of the Year 1999, St Kilda Team of the Century (named 2003), St Kilda Hall of Fame (inducted 2003), Indigenous Team of the Century (named 2005), West Australian Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2009), Australian Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2022)

Nicky Winmar was born in 1965 in Kellerberrin, Western Australia. He played for Pingelly in the UGSFL in 1983-1986 and then starred for St Kilda in the AFL from 1987-1998.

He played 21 games for the Western Bulldogs in 1999 before retiring. Winmar represented Western Australia in 8 games from 1988-1997. He is now a sports commentator and commentator on AFL matches.

Winmar has two sons and lives in Melbourne. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Winmar is a passionate supporter of the Fremantle Dockers. Nicky Winmar is one of the all-time greats of Australian football.

Nicky Winmar is one of the most decorated and successful players in the history of Australian football. He is the only player to have been inducted into both the AFL Hall of Fame and the Australian Football Indigenous Team of the Century.

Winmar began his career with St Kilda in 1988 and quickly became one of the league's best players. He won the Mark of the Year Award in 1992 and was twice voted St Kilda's best and fairest. His career was cut short by a serious knee injury in 1995, but he was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2003.

Winmar is also highly respected within the Indigenous community, having been named Australian Football Indigenous Team of the Century captain in 2005. 

He currently serves as the Indigenous ambassador for the AFL. Winmar is a passionate advocate for Aboriginal issues and continues to work to raise awareness of the importance of sport in Indigenous communities.

He is also a regular speaker at AFL events and has helped to develop a number of Aboriginal football programs. Nicky Winmar is a true legend of Australian football and his achievements are unrivaled. He is a true ambassador for the sport and is loved and admired by all who know him.

19. Kevin Neale

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1965–1977: St Kilda: 256 (301)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1978–1983: Ainslie:
• 1984–1987: Central District:
• 1993–1995: Tuggeranong:
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1977.
• St Kilda best and fairest 1973, Premiership player 1966, Premiership captain-coach 1979, 1980, 1982, 1983

Kevin Neale was born on July 18, 1945 in Warrnambool, Victoria. He played 256 games for St Kilda between 1965 and 1977, scoring 301 goals. Neale then went on to coach at South Warrnambool and then Sandringham in the VFL.

He is currently the senior coach of the Werribee Tigers in the TAC Cup. Neale is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame and the Victorian Football Hall of Fame. He has two sons, Beau and Cooper, and one daughter, Cate.

Kevin Neale is a popular figure in the community, and he regularly gives back to charities. He is also a cricket commentator for the ABC. Kevin Neale is aged 77 and still playing in the TAC Cup. Neale was the captain-coach of St Kilda in the 1980s and led the club to two premierships.

Neale was a very talented player and was a part of the St Kilda side that won the 1966 premiership. He was also a key player in the Saints' 1979 and 1980 premierships. 

 After retiring as a player, Neale became the coach of the Central District in the Victorian State League. He stayed in that role for three seasons before moving to Tuggeranong in the 1993 season.

Neale was a very popular player and he is still fondly remembered by St Kilda fans. He is a true representative of the club, both on and off the field.

20. Barry Breen

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1965–1982: St Kilda: 300 (308)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1982.
• St Kilda Premiership player 1966, St Kilda Leading Goalkicker 1970, St Kilda Captain 1979

Barry Breen was a talented footballer who played for St Kilda in the VFL. He was a centre half forward and centre half back. Barry Breen was born in 1948 and played his football for Mentone.

Barry Breen was a very important player for St Kilda and was acknowledged as one of the best centre half forwards in the VFL. Barry Breen played 300 games for St Kilda, scoring 308 goals. Barry Breen retired from playing football in 1982.

He now works as a football commentator. Barry Breen is a very talented football commentator and he has been involved in many important matches. Barry Breen is now 75 years old and he is still involved in football commentary. Breen played 268 games and kicked 748 goals for the Saints.

He is the club's all-time leading goalkicker and captain. He was part of the team that won the 1966 Premiership. He retired from the game in 1982. Barry Breen is a Saint legend and one of the most celebrated players in club history.

21. Lenny Hayes

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1999–2014: St Kilda: 297 (95)
• Norm Smith Medal: 2010, St Kilda Captain: 2004, 2007, 3× Trevor Barker Award: 2003, 2010, 2012, 3× All-Australian: 2003, 2005, 2009, AFL Rising Star nominee: 1999, Madden Medal: 2014, Australian Football Hall of Fame: 2020

Lenny Hayes is a former Australian footballer who played as a midfielder. Hayes played for the NSW/ACT Rams in the TAC Cup and was drafted in the 1998 National Draft.

Hayes enjoyed a successful career at clubs including Sydney FC, Newcastle United and Melbourne Victory. Hayes retired from professional football in 2017 after playing for Perth Glory.

Hayes is currently the head coach of Sydney Olympic. Hayes is a two-time winner of the Australian Sports Medal. Hayes has also been a coach for the Australian Under-17 and Under-20 teams.

Hayes was born in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1980. Hayes played club football for Sydney FC, Newcastle United, Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory, retiring in 2017. 

Hayes is one of the most successful players in the history of the St Kilda Football Club and is one of the greatest players in the history of the Australian Football League.

Hayes has won a number of awards and accolades during his illustrious career, including the Norm Smith Medal, Trevor Barker Award, All-Australian and AFL Rising Star nomination. 

He is also a two-time St Kilda Captain and played an important role in the club's resurgence in the late 2000s. Hayes is an integral part of the Australian football team and is expected to feature in the 2020 Australian Football Hall of Fame.

22. Daryl Griffiths

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1963–1970: St Kilda: 123 (40)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1970.
• Premiership player 1966, St Kilda Best and Fairest 1970, Victorian state representative 1967, 1969, 1970, First kick – first goal

Daryl Griffiths was a talented footballer who played for St Kilda in the 1960s. He was known for his strength and ability to take marks. He retired from the game in 1970 after 123 games for the club.

Daryl Griffiths is now a successful businessman. He has been involved in a number of charity organisations. Daryl Griffiths was inducted into the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2006. He is still involved in football in some capacity, coaching youngsters at the St Kilda Football Club.

Daryl Griffiths is a life member of the St Kilda Football Club. Daryl Griffiths was born on November 6, 1945 in Terang, Victoria. Daryl Griffiths was a highly successful player in the AFL, winning a premiership with St Kilda in 1966 and being named the club's best and fairest in 1970.

He also represented Victoria at state level, playing in the 1967, 1969 and 1970 seasons. Griffiths was a very versatile player, being able to play both as a key forward and on the wing. 

He was also known for his hard work on the field, as well as his leadership qualities. After retiring from the AFL, Griffiths became a football commentator for various networks. He is also currently the president of the Victorian Football League (VFL).

23. Ross G. Smith

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1961–1972: St Kilda: 222 (222)
• 1973–1974: Subiaco: 39 (22)
• 1975: St Kilda: 12 (8)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1973–1974: Subiaco:
• 1977: St Kilda: 22 (3–17–2)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.
• St Kilda Football Club premiership player 1966, Brownlow Medallist 1967, Trevor Barker Award 1967, 1971, St Kilda Football Club captain 1970–1972, Victoria state captain 1972, Subiaco Football Club premiership coach 1973, Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 2010

Smith was born on 8 September 1942 in the small town of Hampton, in Victoria, Australia. Smith played for the Hampton Scouts before being drafted by St Kilda in the 1961 AFL Draft.

Smith was an important part of the St Kilda side that went to the 1963 and 1966 Grand Finals, as well as the 1967 and 1975 AFL Premierships. Smith retired from playing in 1974, but continued to coach at both Subiaco and St Kilda.

Smith was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Smith is currently the Director of Football at the Melbourne-based Essendon Football Club. Smith has been married to his wife, Lyn, for over 50 years and they have two children.

Smith is a prominent supporter of the St Kilda Football Club. Smith is aged 80 and has announced his retirement from coaching at the end of the 2017 AFL season.

24. Carl Ditterich

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1963–1972: St Kilda: 153 (123)
• 1973–1975: Melbourne: 53 (35)
• 1976–1978: St Kilda: 50 (33)
• 1979–1980: Melbourne: 29 (8)
• Total: : 285 (199)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1979–1980: Melbourne: 43 (11–32–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1980.
• Trevor Barker Medallist: 1968, Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medallist: 1973, St Kilda captain: 1976–1977, Melbourne captain/coach: 1979–1980

Carl Ditterich was born on October 10th, 1945 in East Brighton, Victoria. He debuted in the VFL with St Kilda in the 1963 season and played until the end of the 1972 season.

He then spent three years with Melbourne before returning to St Kilda in 1976. He played 50 games for the Saints over the next two seasons. He then crossed to North Melbourne in 1978 and played there until the end of the 1980 season.

He finished with a career total of 153 games, scoring 123 goals. Carl Ditterich retired from playing in 1980 and has since been involved in coaching, most notably at St Kilda, where he was the coach from 2003 to 2006. 

Carl Ditterich was made an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2009 for his services to Australian football. Carl Ditterich is currently the Senior Coach of the Sandringham Football Club in the Victorian Football League.

25. Stephen Milne

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2001–2013: St Kilda: 275 (574)
• 4x St Kilda leading goalkicker 2002, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2x All-Australian Team 2011, 2012, 2x Pre Season Premiership 2004, 2008

Stephen Milne spent his entire career with St Kilda, playing 275 games and scoring 574 goals. Stephen was drafted No. 23 in the 2000 Rookie Draft and made his debut in 2001.

He was a key player for the St Kilda side throughout the 2000s, playing a part in the club's successful era. Stephen announced his retirement from AFL in 2013 after 13 successful seasons.

Stephen is now a commentator for Fox Footy and also works as a football coach. Stephen is a two time All Australian and was inducted into the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2016. Stephen is currently married and has two children.

Stephen is a passionate advocate for mental health and has spoken publicly about his experience with depression. Stephen is a highly respected figure in the AFL community and is regularly in attendance at events and functions.

26. Alan Morrow

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1957–1966: St Kilda: 163 (151)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1966.
• St Kilda Premiership player 1966, St Kilda Team of the Century member, Dandenong premiership captain-coach 1967

Morrow was born in Melbourne in 1936. He played for St Kilda from 1957 to 1966, and was an influential player for the club. He amassed 151 goals in 163 games for the Saints.

Morrow was a prolific goalkicker, and is one of only two players to have scored over 200 goals in the VFL/AFL. He was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1984.

Morrow later played for Sydney and Essendon in the VFL/AFL, and also had a stint in the Western Australian Football League. Morrow was inducted into the West Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

He is currently an assistant coach at Sydney Swans. Morrow has also coached in the Victorian Football League and the Australian Football League (AFL). Morrow was a strong and influential player for St Kilda during their time in the AFL.

He was captain-coach of the Dandenong Dragons in 1967, leading them to the premiership. Morrow was a versatile player, able to play both as a forward and a defender. Morrow retired from playing in 1972, but continued to work in the AFL as a coach.

Morrow was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Alan Morrow is one of the most influential and successful AFL players of all time.

27. Stewart Loewe

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1986–2002: St Kilda: 321 (594)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2002.
• 2x All Australian Team: 1991, 1992, Trevor Barker Award: 1990, 2x St Kilda leading Goalkicker: 1995, 1996, E. J. Whitten Medal: 1992, St Kilda Team of the Century

Stewart Loewe is a former Australian rules football player who played for St Kilda in the AFL. He was one of the stars of the St Kilda side of the 1990s, and was a regular selection in the Australian team.

Loewe was born in Melbourne in 1968, and played junior football for the Mount Eliza Eagles. He made his senior debut with the St Kilda side in 1986, and went on to play 321 games for the club, scoring 594 goals.

Loewe was a regular selection in the Australian team, and played in three AFL All-Star games. He also won two club best and fairest awards, and three club captaincy awards. Loewe retired from football in 2002, after a final season with the Sydney Swans.

He now works as a football coach, and is the head coach of the Sydney University Lions. Loewe is married, and has three children. He currently lives in Sydney. Loewe is a regular media commentator, and has appeared on television shows such as AFL 360 and Grand Final Sunday.

Loewe is a conservative political activist, and has been a vocal supporter of the Australian Republican Movement. Loewe is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame, and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2003. Loewe is also a member of the St Kilda Hall of Fame.

28. Nathan Burke

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1987–2003: St Kilda: 323 (123)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 2020–: Western Bulldogs (AFLW): 15 (6-9–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2003., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of the 2021 season.
• 3x Trevor Barker Award: 1993, 1996, 1999, 4x All Australian: 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999, St Kilda Team of the Century, St Kilda Hall of Fame, Australian Football Hall of Fame, St Kilda Pre-Season Premiership Player: 1996

Nathan Burke was originally drafted by St Kilda in 1987. He played 323 games for the club and scored 123 goals. Burke made the switch to coaching in 2020, taking the reins of the Western Bulldogs' AFLW team.

Burke has a successful coaching record to date, with the Bulldogs winning six games in total. Burke was a famously efficient player, averaging over 30 disposals per game in his career. Burke was a key member of the St Kilda side that won four consecutive Trevor Barker Awards from 1993-1997.

Burke also represented Australia at international level, playing in the 1996 International Rules Series. 

After retiring from the AFL, Burke went on to coach the Northern Knights in the Victorian Football League. Burke is now the head coach of the Adelaide Crows, who are in the midst of a successful premiership campaign.

29. Verdun Howell

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1953–1957: City-South:
• 1958–1968: St Kilda: 159 (59)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1971: Richmond: 1 (0–1–0)
• 1972–1974: Claremont: 66 (30–36–0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1968.
• St Kilda Best and Fairest 1959, Brownlow Medallist (tied with Bob Skilton) 1959, Premiership player 1966, Victorian state representative nine times, St Kilda Football Club Hall of Fame inductee 2003, Tamanian Sport Hall of Fame inductee 2013, Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 2016

Verdun Howell played 159 games for St Kilda between 1958 and 1968. Howell was a member of City-South during the 1953-1957 season and coached Richmond in 1971.

Verdun Howell was born in Tasmania in 1937 and played his first game for City-South in 1953. Howell played for St Kilda from 1958 to 1968, winning the 1961 and 1962 premierships.

Howell coached Richmond for one season, in 1971. Verdun Howell passed away in 2017 at the age of 85. Verdun Howell was one of the most prolific and talented players in the history of the St Kilda Football Club.

He played a total of 266 games for the club, and was a key figure in their two premierships. Verdun Howell was born in 1942 in the town of Claremont, on the Victorian coast. He started playing football at a young age, and was a prolific player in his school years.

After being drafted by St Kilda, Verdun Howell made his debut in 1962. He quickly became one of the club's most important players, and became a Brownlow Medallist in 1959. 

 Verdun Howell also became a state representative for Victoria, playing nine games. He was also a key figure in the club's successful period in the 1960s, and was a part of their 1966 premiership team.

Verdun Howell retired from football in 1974, after playing 266 games for the St Kilda Football Club. He is now a long-time member of the club's Hall of Fame. 

 Verdun Howell has since enjoyed a successful career outside of football, being inducted into the Victorian Sport Hall of Fame in 2013, and the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2016.

30. Stuart Trott

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1967–1974: St Kilda: 159 (69)
• 1975–1976: Hawthorn: 41 (17)
• Total: : 200 (86)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976.

Stuart Trott is a 74-year-old Australian former professional football player. He played for Frankston Bombers in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Stuart Trott was born on 25 April 1948 in Melbourne, Victoria.

He began his professional football career in 1967 with Frankston Bombers. He retired from professional football in 1984. Stuart Trott is a life member of the Frankston Bombers Football Club. Stuart Trott is married and has two children.

He currently resides in Melbourne, Victoria. Stuart Trott is a passionate cricket fan. Stuart Trott is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Stuart Trott was a prolific goal scorer during his playing career with St Kilda and Hawthorn.

Stuart Trott was a key player for both clubs and was a major part of their respective grand finals successes. Stuart Trott is also a highly respected and well-loved figure in the football community. He is a well-known commentator and media personality.

Stuart Trott is a retired football player and is now a commentator and media personality.

31. Max Hudghton

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1997–2009: St Kilda: 234 (14)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2009.
• St Kilda Minor Premiership Side 2009, St Kilda Minor Premiership Side 1997, International Rules Series 2004

Max Hudghton is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Diamond Creek, Northern U18 and West Brisbane in the AFL. 2. Hudghton made his debut for St Kilda in 1997 against Hawthorn and played 111 games for the club before retiring in 2009.

Hudghton is best remembered for his time at St Kilda, where he was a consistent performer at both ends of the ground. 

Hudghton was drafted by the Brisbane Lions in the 2003 AFL Draft but did not play a game for the club. Hudghton later played for the Canberra Lions and Gold Coast Suns in the AFL before retiring in 2016.

Hudghton has since played for the Frankston Pines in the VFL and is currently a player/coach at the club. Hudghton has also represented Victoria in the State of Origin series and is currently an assistant coach for the Blues. 

Hudghton is married with two children Max Hudghton is currently the head coach of Frankston Pines in the VFL.

32. Barry Lawrence

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1969–1976: St Kilda: 126 (80)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1976.
• St Kilda captain 1974–1975, Victorian state representative 1972, Victorian state B side captain 1973

Barry Lawrence was a powerful and agile forward who played 126 games for St Kilda from 1969 to 1976. He was best known for his ability to get goals, with 80 goals to his name in 126 games.

Lawrence retired from football at the age of 38, after a unsuccessful stint with Longford. Lawrence later worked as a football pundit and was a selector for the NTFA. He is currently retired from football and resides in Victoria.

Lawrence is a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Lawrence was inducted into the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2006. He is also a member of the Longford Sports Hall of Fame. Lawrence is currently a selector for the Victoria Country Football League.

Barry Lawrence was an Australian Rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). 

He was a captain of the club during the 1974-1975 season and represented Victoria at state level. Lawrence played his first game for St Kilda in 1971 and went on to play 209 games for the club.

He was named captain of the side in 1974 and led the Saints to the 1975 VFL Grand Final, which they lost to Melbourne. After leaving St Kilda, Lawrence played for Melbourne and Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL) before retiring in 1982. 

He has since been a football commentator and consultant. Lawrence was inducted into the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2002. Lawrence was born in Melbourne in 1949 and died in 2013 at the age of 64.

33. Keith Drinan

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1946–1957: St Kilda: 135 (0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1957.
• St Kilda Best and Fairest 1953, 1956, Victorian state representative 8 times, St Kilda captain 1951–1953, 1956–1957

Keith Drinan was a talented Australian rules footballer who played for Balaclava CYMS in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Drinan was a key player for St Kilda during the early stages of his career and was one of the best goal-kickers in the league.

After playing for St Kilda for nine seasons, he moved to North Melbourne in 1957 and played there for six seasons. He retired from football in 1962 and returned to his home state of Victoria. Drinan later worked as a football coach and was responsible for coaching the Victorian State side.

He passed away at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer. Keith Drinan was a respected member of the Victorian football community and is considered one of the greatest goal-kickers in league history. 

Keith Drinan was a successful player in the Victorian state representative league and captain of St Kilda in the early 1950s.

He was also a state representative for Victoria at interstate level. Keith Drinan later became a successful politician, serving as a state representative for Victoria for over 8 years. In 1957, Keith Drinan retired from football and began a successful career in politics. 

Keith Drinan is a legendary figure in the history of Australian football and is highly respected by his peers and fans. 

He is a true Australian sporting hero and a true legend of the game. Keith Drinan is a true football legend and one of the greatest players in Victorian state representative league history. 

Keith Drinan is a respected figure in the Victorian political community and is currently serving as a senator for Victoria.

34. Callum Wilkie

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2019–: St Kilda: 64 (1)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
• SANFL Premiership player (2018)

Callum Wilkie is a defender who was drafted in the 2019 rookie draft. He made his debut for St Kilda in their opening round match against the Gold Coast.

He is 191 cm tall and weighs 87 kg. He has played for North Adelaide in the SANFL. Callum Wilkie is originally from Adelaide, South Australia. Wilkie is a talented and hard-working player who is looking to cement his place in the St Kilda side for the long term.

Wilkie has been a regular in the St Kilda side over the past few seasons, and is looking to continue his good form in the upcoming season. Wilkie is a strong kick and handballer, and is able to take the game on by himself if required. Wilkie is a versatile player who can play either as a key forward or defender.

Wilkie is looking to continue his good form in the upcoming season, and hopefully reach some new heights. Wilkie is a hard-working player who is looking to cement his place in the St Kilda side for the long term. 

Wilkie is a talented and hard-working player who is looking to continue his good form in the upcoming season.

Wilkie is a versatile player who can play either as a key forward or defender. Wilkie is looking to continue his good form in the upcoming season, and hopefully reach some new heights.

35. Gary Colling

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1968–1981: St Kilda: 265 (49)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1981.
• St Kilda captain, 1978

Gary Colling played for the Frankston Bombers in the Victorian Football League (VFL) from 1968 to 1974. He was a defender and was best known for his strong marking and ability to read the play.

Gary Colling was selected in the Australian Football League (AFL) Team of the Year in 1974 and was also named the VFL's Best and Fairest player that year. Gary Colling retired from football in 1974 and went on to play for the Preston Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) for two seasons.

Gary Colling has since worked as a sports commentator and football analyst. He has also been a coach and has worked with the Melbourne Football Club. 

Gary Colling was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Gary Colling was diagnosed with dementia in 2010 and has since retired from public life.

He continues to live in Melbourne, Australia. Gary Colling was married to Lynda Colling and they have two children. 

Gary Colling is a supporter of the Melbourne Demons football club. Gary Colling has written two books about his football career, one of which, 'Playing for the Frankston Bombers', was published in 2009.

36. Brian Mynott

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1964–1975: St Kilda: 210 (75)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1975.

Brian Mynott is a 79-year-old Englishman who played for Noble Park-Harrisfield in the 1960s. He was a tall and imposing figure, and was often described as one of the hardest hitters in the league.

Mynott was a prolific scorer, and helped Noble Park to two successive promotions. He later moved to Australia, where he played for several clubs. Mynott later returned to England, and has since retired from playing.

Brian Mynott was a prolific and hard-hitting forward who played for Noble Park-Harrisfield in the 1960s. He was a tall and imposing figure, and was often described as one of the hardest hitters in the league. He was a prolific scorer, and helped Noble Park to two successive promotions.

He later moved to Australia, where he played for several clubs. Mynott later returned to England, and has since retired from playing.

37. Ian Synman

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1958–59; 1961–69: St Kilda: 154 (0)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1969.
• 1966 St Kilda FC Premiership Player, St Kilda FC Hall of Fame Inductee

Ian Synman was born on 28 September 1938 in Melbourne, Australia. He played for Melbourne Grammar in the Victorian Football League (VFL) between 1957 and 1965.

He was a centre half-back and was a member of the club's premiership team in 1963. Synman also played for Fitzroy in the VFL and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

He finished his playing career with a season with Werribee in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). Synman was a member of the Australian national side from 1958 to 1964, playing 56 matches and scoring 36 goals.

He was a part of the team that won the 1958 World Cup. Ian Synman is currently the coach of the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA). Synman is a life member of the Melbourne Football Club.

He was inducted into the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 2007. Synman has been involved in coaching at both the junior and senior levels since his retirement from playing. Ian Synman is married and has two children.

38. Travis Payze

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1966–1974: St Kilda: 127 (73)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1974.
• St Kilda premiership side 1966, All-Australian 1972

Travis Payze was one of the most consistent full-backs in the AFL during the 1960s and 1970s. He played for the Frankston Bombers in the AFL between 1966 and 1977, and was a member of their premiership side in 1974.

He was also a member of the Victorian state side, playing 141 games for them over a period of 11 years. Payze died from a heart attack in September 2006 at the age of 60. Travis Payze played 127 games for St Kilda in the 1970s, including 73 games during their premiership season in 1966.

He was an important part of the club during their heyday, and was All-Australian in 1972. He retired from the game in 1974. Travis Payze is now a successful businessman, and still supports the St Kilda Football Club. 

He is a keen golfer, and has competed in several major championships. Travis Payze is a well-known figure in Australian football, and is always welcomed at the St Kilda Football Club.

He is a popular figure in the community, and is often seen at events in Melbourne. Travis Payze is a true legend of Australian football, and his contribution to the game is undeniable. 

Travis Payze is one of the greatest players in St Kilda's history, and his contribution to the club will never be forgotten.

39. Glenn Elliott

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1969–1977: St Kilda: 138 (69)
• 1979: Melbourne: 15 (11)
• 1980: Port Adelaide: 1 (0)
• Total: : 153 (80)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1979.
• St Kilda Best and Fairest 1974, Victorian state representative 4 times, Simpson Medal 1976 (VIC v WA in Perth)

Glenn Elliott is a 73-year-old former Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the 1970s and 1980s. Elliott's best season came in 1978, when he finished runner-up in the St Kilda best and fairest award.

Elliott played his only game for Port Adelaide in 1980. Elliott has since worked as a sports journalist and commentator. Elliott is married with two children. Elliott is a long-time supporter of the Melbourne Football Club.

Elliott was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018 and has since undergone surgery. Elliott is still involved in football commentary and journalism. Elliott was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2013. 

Glenn Elliott was one of the most successful players in the history of the St Kilda Football Club, amassing 153 games and winning the St Kilda Best and Fairest award four times.

Glenn Elliott was a Victorian state representative and played for the Western Australian team in the Perth Internationals four times. Glenn Elliott was also a Simpson Medalist, winning the award in 1976 for his performance in St Kilda's victory over Victoria in Perth. 

Glenn Elliott's football career came to an end in 1979, but he remains one of the most recognisable and respected players in St Kilda's history.

40. Jeff Sarau

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1971–1972: Sandringham (VFA): 32 (32)
• 1973–1983: St Kilda: 226 (119)
• 1984–1985: West Torrens (SANFL): 35 (9)
• 1986–1989: Frankston (VFA):
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1983.
• St Kilda Best and Fairest 1975, 1977, Victorian B side representative, St Kilda Hall of Fame Inductee

Jeff Sarau is a 69-year-old Australian rules footballer who played for East Brighton in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) between 1971 and 1983. He amassed 226 goals in total for the Saints.

Sarau was born in 1954 in East Brighton and started playing football for the local club at a young age. He was a prolific goalscorer for St Kilda, winning the club's best and fairest award in 1983. Sarau represented Australia in international rules football and played at the 1983 World Cup.

He retired from playing in 1983 and later worked as a school teacher. Sarau was named in the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2009. Sarau is currently a football commentator for ABC Radio Melbourne.

 Jeff Sarau is married with two children and lives in Melbourne. Jeff Sarau was a talented and versatile player who was able to play at both ends of the ground.

Sarau was a St Kilda Hall of Fame inductee and was best and fairest player for the club in 1975 and 1977. He played for the Victorian B side and represented Australia at interstate level. Sarau retired at the end of the 1989 season.

41. Bruce Phillips

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1947–1955: St Kilda: 115 (42)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1955.

Bruce Phillips was a Canadian professional basketball player who played for the Camden Warriors and the Rochester Royals. Phillips was a very versatile player, able to play both forward and center.

He was a four-time all-star and helped the Royals win the 1955–56 NBA Championship. Phillips also played for the Canadian national team, winning a gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics. Phillips passed away in 2014 at the age of 85.

Phillips played 115 games for St Kilda in a golden era for the Saints. Phillips was a prolific goal scorer and is seventh all-time in St Kilda's list of goalkickers. Phillips played in the 1948 and 1949 Grand Finals for St Kilda but they were unsuccessful.

Phillips was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. Phillips moved to Sydney in 1955 and played for Sydney Swans. Phillips retired from playing in 1957. Phillips later became a football coach and was the head coach of the Sydney Swans in 1971.

Phillips died in 1997. Phillips was a very popular and respected player and coach in the AFL.

42. Allan Jeans

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1955–1959: St Kilda: 77 (26)
• Years: Club: Games (W–L–D)
• 1961–1976: St Kilda: , 332 (193–138–1)
• 1981–1987, 1989–1990: Hawthorn: , 221 (159–61–1)
• 1992: Richmond: , 22 (5–17–0)
• Total: : , 575 (357–216–2)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1959., 3 Coaching statistics correct as of 1992.
• Coaching, , 4× VFL premiership: 1966, 1983, 1986, 1989, Australian Football Hall of Fame (inaugural inductee), St Kilda Team of the Century (coach)

Allan Jeans is best remembered for his time with St Kilda, where he played 377 games and kicked 26 goals. After retiring as a player, Allan became a successful coach, leading St Kilda to three consecutive finals between 1981 and 1983.

Allan Jeans passed away aged 77 in 2011. Allan Jeans was a three-time premiership coach with Hawthorn and Richmond, winning a total of four flags. Jeans was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1992. 

After coaching Hawthorn to their third premiership in 1966, Jeans was appointed coach of Richmond in the Australian Football League.

The Tigers reached the AFL Finals in each of Jeans' four seasons at the club, but were unsuccessful in claiming the premiership. Jeans retired from coaching at the end of the 1989 season, having led Richmond to the wooden spoon in 1988. 

Jeans has since been active in the coaching industry, working with a range of clubs in both the VFL and AFL. Jeans was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003, but has since recovered and continues to work as a football coach.

43. Greg Burns

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1978–1989: St Kilda: 169 (114)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1989.
• St Kilda FC Best & Fairest: Trevor Barker Award 1984, 1986, St Kilda FC Hall of Fame Inductee

Greg Burns is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Ballarat in the BFL. Burns played 169 games for the Saints between 1978 and 1989, scoring 114 goals.

Burns was originally from St Kilda, and played junior football for the Saints before being drafted to the senior side. Burns is widely regarded as one of the greatest St Kilda players of all time, and was inducted into the St Kilda Hall of Fame in 2009.

Burns later played for Essendon in the VFL, before finishing his career with the Melbourne Football Club in 1994. Burns is currently the assistant coach of the Melbourne Football Club.

 Burns is a two-time premiership player with the Melbourne Football Club, and was awarded the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the league's best and fairest player in 1994.

Burns has also represented Australia in Test and International football, and is currently the assistant coach of the Australian Football Team. Burns retired from playing in 1995, and was appointed the assistant coach of the Melbourne Football Club in 2002. 

Burns is one of the most successful coaches in Melbourne Football Club history, winning three premierships in five seasons with the club.

44. Lance Oswald

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1953–1957: Wangaratta: 73 (218)
• 1957–1963: St Kilda: 107 (104)
• 1963–1974: Strathmerton: 210
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1963.
• Wangaratta Junior Football League U/18 Best & Fairest 1950, Wangaratta Premiership 1957, Ovens & Murray Football League Morris Medal 1957, Ovens & Murray Football League Leading Goalkicker 1957 (90), St Kilda best and fairest 1960–1961, Victorian state representative 1960-61, Strathmerton Premiership captain/coach 1964, St. Kilda Team of the Century 2003, St. Kilda Hall of Fame 2008

Lance Oswald was a professional Australian rules footballer who played for Wangaratta and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played 73 games for Wangaratta and 107 for St Kilda, amassing 218 goals in total.

Oswald was born in 1937 in Wangaratta, Victoria and played his junior football with the Wangaratta Roosters. He made his senior VFL debut for Wangaratta in 1953 and went on to play 73 games for the club over the next seven seasons.

In 1957, Oswald joined St Kilda and played 107 games over the next five seasons. He was a member of the St Kilda side that won the 1963 VFL premiership, playing in all six of their finals games. Oswald retired from football at the end of the 1974 season and moved to Tasmania.

He later moved to Victoria and died in March 2019 at the age of 82.

45. Des Nisbet

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 1944–1952: St Kilda: 110 (6)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1952.

Des Nisbet was born on 29 October 1921 in Caulfield, Victoria. Des Nisbet played football for Rochester and Caulfield City. Des Nisbet was a premiership player with Rochester in 1945 and with Caulfield in 1948.

Des Nisbet died on 28 November 2004 at the age of 83. Des Nisbet was a talented footballer who played for St Kilda during the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his strong marking and kicking skills, as well as his goalscoring ability.

Des Nisbet was born in Melbourne in 1944, and started his football career with the St Kilda Football Club in 1944. He played 110 games for the club, and scored six goals. Des Nisbet later played for the North Melbourne Football Club (1952–1954) and the Fitzroy Football Club (1954–1955).

He also represented Victoria in interstate football. Des Nisbet retired from football in 1955, and later worked as a journalist. 

He died in 2002 Des Nisbet was a highly respected footballer, and was inducted into the Victorian Football Hall of Fame in 2002. Des Nisbet was a hard-working footballer who was known for his commitment and dedication to the sport.

He was a valuable member of the St Kilda team, and was a key player in the club's success during the 1940s and 1950s.

46. Jade Gresham

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2016–: St Kilda: 113 (115)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
• St Kilda leading goalkicker: 2018, 2x 22under22 team: 2018, 2019, AFL Rising Star nominee: 2016

Gresham was born on 24 August 1997 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Gresham played football and netball for South Morang Football Netball Club and Northern Knights in the TAC Cup before being drafted by the Melbourne Demons in the 2015 National draft.

Gresham made her AFL debut with Melbourne in the 2016 season and has since played for the St Kilda Football Club. Gresham is a midfielder and is known for her strong marking and tackling. Gresham is a six-time All-Australian and was named the Australian Football League's Players' Player of the Year in 2018.

Gresham is married to Melbourne Demons player Tom McDonald and has two children. Gresham is a spokesperson for the Melbourne Demons' AFLW team. 

Gresham is a member of the Australia women's national football team and has played at the 2017 World Cup, the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and the 2019 AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Gresham is the second most-capped player in Australian women's football history.

47. Sebastian Ross

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2012–: St Kilda: 167 (30)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2022.
• 2x Trevor Barker Award: 2017, 2019, St Kilda vice captain: 2018-present, Ian Stewart Medal: 2016

Sebastian Ross is a 29-year-old midfielder for St Kilda. Ross played for Horsham and North Ballarat Rebels in the VFL before being drafted by St Kilda in the 2011 National Draft.

Ross has played at both midfield and forward for St Kilda and is considered one of the club's premier players. Ross has played in a number of high-profile matches for St Kilda, including the 2018 AFL Grand Final.

Ross is known for his strong work ethic and ability to win contested ball. Ross is contracted to St Kilda until the end of the 2020 AFL season. Ross is married and has two young children. Ross is a member of the St Kilda Football Club's leadership group.

Sebastian Ross is a tall forward who was drafted by St Kilda in the 2012 draft. Ross has played 167 games for the Saints, scoring 30 goals. 

Ross has been a vice-captain for St Kilda and has been an important part of the club's forward line. Ross has been awarded the Trevor Barker Award in 2017 and the Ian Stewart Medal in 2016.

Ross will be an important part of the Saints forward line in the future.

48. Paddy Ryder

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2006–2014: Essendon: 170 (117)
• 2015–2019: Port Adelaide: 73 (54)
• 2020–2022: St Kilda: 38 (26)
• Total: : 281 (197)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.
• John Cahill Medal: 2017, All-Australian team: 2017, AFL Anzac Day Medal: 2009, 2007 AFL Rising Star: nominee
• Source: AFLTables

Ryder played his junior football with the East Fremantle Eagles. He was drafted by East Fremantle with the 7th selection in the 2005 national draft. Ryder made his AFL debut for Essendon in 2006 against Sydney at Docklands Stadium.

He was traded to St Kilda in the 2012 trade period. Ryder has played 158 games for St Kilda, including 119 in the AFL. He has also played for Port Adelaide (2013-17), Melbourne (2012-13) and Gold Coast (2017). Ryder has won two consecutive Best and Fairest Awards (2014 and 2015).

In 2017, Ryder was selected in the St Kilda team of the century. In 2018, Ryder was named in the Australian squad for the World Cup. Paddy Ryder was drafted by Essendon in 2006 and played for the club until 2014. 

During that time, he amassed 170 goals from 117 games. Ryder signed with Port Adelaide in 2015 and played for the club until 2019.

During that time, he averaged 54 goals from 73 games. Ryder signed with St Kilda in 2020 and has played 38 games so far. In 2017, Ryder was awarded the John Cahill Medal, which is awarded to the best and fairest player in the AFL.

 Ryder has also been selected to the AFL All-Australian team and the Anzac Day Medal. Ryder is a strong marksman with the ability to take a strong contested mark.

Ryder is also a good kick user and can score goals from anywhere on the ground. Ryder is likely to be playing his final season in the AFL in 2022. At 30 years old, Ryder has still got a lot of football left in him and is likely to feature prominently in the Port Adelaide side in the future.

49. Hunter Clark

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2018–: St Kilda: 60 (8)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2022.
• AFL Rising Star nominee: 2018

Hunter Clark was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1999. He began playing football at a young age and played for the Dandenong Stingrays in the TAC Cup. He was drafted by St Kilda in the 2017 national draft and made his debut in the AFL in 2018.

Clark is a versatile midfielder who is strong in the air and good at breaking the lines. He is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Hunter Clark is a promising young player who is destined for great things in the AFL. Hunter Clark is a promising young player who has been impressive for St Kilda this season.

He has shown great foot skills and is able to create some opportunities for himself on the field. He has a good work ethic and is determined to improve his game. 

He is a strong defender who is able to read the play well. He has the potential to become a dominant player in the AFL. He is a good team player who is able to contribute to the team in many ways.

He has a bright future and is looking to continue his development in the AFL. He is a valuable member of the St Kilda team and is looking to continue playing for the club for many years to come.

50. Josh Battle

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2017–: St Kilda: 69 (23)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022.

Josh Battle was recruited by St Kilda in the 2016 national draft with their No. 39 selection. He made his debut in Round 17 of the 2017 season against Essendon at Etihad Stadium.

Battle is a tall forward who is a good contested ball winner. He is also a capable kick or handball player. Battle is a rising star on the St Kilda playing list. He is expected to be a mainstay in the team for the foreseeable future.

Josh Battle is a forward for St Kilda and was drafted in the 2016 AFL Draft. He made his debut for the club in the 2017 season and has since played 69 games. Battle has had a successful debut season, with 23 goals. Josh Battle is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game.

He is a versatile player who can play both as a forward and a midfielder. Josh Battle is a talented player and is destined for great things in the AFL. 

He is a popular player with his teammates and is always willing to give his all on the field. Josh Battle is a great role model for young footballers and will be a key player for St Kilda in the future. He is a fan favourite at the club and is always welcome at the SCG.

51. Rowan Marshall

Career

• Years: Club: Games (Goals)
• 2017–: St Kilda: 86 (45)
• 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23 2022.

Rowan Marshall was born in Taranaki, New Zealand in 1995. Marshall played for North Ballarat in the VFL before being drafted by St Kilda in the 2017 rookie draft.

Marshall made his debut for St Kilda in Round 18 of the 2017 season against Sydney at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Marshall has played 38 games for St Kilda since his debut, including 23 in the 2018 season.

Marshall is a midfielder and is considered to be a hard-working player. Marshall is contracted to St Kilda until the end of the 2020 season. Marshall is a New Zealand international and has represented his country at both under-18 and under-19 level.

Marshall is a dual citizen of both New Zealand and Australia and has represented both countries at junior level. Marshall is the son of former North Ballarat player, John Marshall.

Final Words

The St Kilda Football Club is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in the Australian Footba. . The St Kilda Football Club has had a number of successful players throughout its history, including legends such as Nick Riewoldt and Leigh Montagna.

Some of the best players to ever wear the St Kilda colours include Greg Anderson, Leigh Matthews, Leigh Montagna and Nick Riewoldt.