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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

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