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St Kilda and North Melbourne's rise to the top eight driven by big shifts under new coaches Ross Lyon, Alastair Clarkson

St Kilda and North Melbourne fans' hopes of improvement for their teams under coaches Ross Lyon and Alastair Clarkson have been more than satisfied so far — Andrew McGarry takes a look at the big shifts driving the teams' early success in 2023.

Saints lose Windhager in AFL practice win over Essendon

Saints lose Windhager in AFL practice win over Essendon

Promising youngster Marcus Windhager lasted just a few minutes before breaking his right hand in St Kilda's 35-point AFL practice match win over Essendon.

Demon Ben Brown ruled out with knee injury

Demon Ben Brown ruled out with knee injury

Sam Weideman has been rushed into Melbourne's line-up for the AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs after Ben Brown was ruled out with a knee injury.

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Veteran Ryder keen to extend AFL career

St Kilda ruckman Paddy Ryder is keen to play on next year regardless of whether he is able to get back from a calf injury this AFL season.

Dockers back Darcy to quell Saints big men

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will have his hands full when he takes on star St Kilda ruck duo Paddy Ryder and Rowan Marshall on Saturday night.

St Kilda ruck Marshall signs big AFL deal

Important St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall has turned down big offers from rival AFL clubs by signing a new five-year to remain with the Saints.

Dons' Draper set for big Saints ruck test

Paddy Ryder and Rowan Marshall are a formidable combination but Essendon coach Ben Rutten believes ruckman Sam Draper will relish taking on St Kilda's ruck duo.

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Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons

Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons

Unfancied Hawthorn pushed Melbourne all the way last weekend and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten wants his players to emulate the Hawks' bravery this Sunday.

Saints coach backs Campbell's AFL return

Saints coach backs Campbell's AFL return

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says he has full faith in back-up ruckman Tom Campbell to perform well against Port Adelaide in their AFL game.

Hayes ACL injury sours grinding Saints win

Hayes ACL injury sours grinding Saints win

An ACL tear for St Kilda rookie Jack Hayes has taken the gloss off the Saints' 17-point triumph against GWS.

AFL's Tigers wary of Saints' talls trio

AFL's Tigers wary of Saints' talls trio

St Kilda will play big men Paddy Ryder, Rowan Marshall and Jack Hayes in the same AFL team for the first time when they take on Richmond.

Hannebery has surgery as Ryder returns

Hannebery has surgery as Ryder returns

Dan Hannebery has undergone surgery on a troublesome calf but Paddy Ryder is back for St Kilda in good news for the AFL club.

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