Ben McIntosh

The fixture remains one of the AFL’s best weapons, punishing those who misbehave in-season where it hurts most. And one Victorian club is about to learn that the hard way 🫣 MEDIA STREET 👉 bit.ly/4jNx1PF

Jake Stringer is poised to join St Kilda with an announcement to come as early as tomorrow. The Saints will be Jake’s fourth club, but after kicking 48 goals this year and with the Saints crying out for firepower, he’s set to move to Moorabbin. Saints GM of footy Lenny Hayes said three days ago there had been no discussions about Stringer, but clearly things have moved quickly. @1116sen

"If we get to Round 18 or 19 again next year...and Nas still hasn't signed on the dotted line, there'll be a lot of nervous St Kilda fans.” MORE | bit.ly/4zASu2W #AFL

An interesting stat from a piece during the finals series. Nick Blakey conceded 92 points from his individual turnovers in 2026. That was the third most for any player in the AFL in 2026. Losing an attacking star, but the Swans are reinforcing their defence. #AFL @codeaflau

The deal Tom Morris thinks St Kilda should offer Collingwood to get Jordan De Goey and Dan Houston. #MBS | #AFLTrade

St Kilda has indicated it is prepared to offer three first round picks for Nick Blakey. The Saints have 8, 14 and 2027 + 2028 F1s at their disposal. They met with Blakey last night. Even if @NMFCOfficial is Blakey's preference, Sydney will try and push him to the club offering the best trade. @7AFL @1116sen @traderadio

"The standouts for me in the midfield aside from Nas are Hall and Garcia – their clearance work was elite…they can go to another level in 2027." - Brad Johnson #AFLTrade

Brisbane premiership player Sam Marshall has requested a trade to St Kilda. It came down to St Kilda and Essendon, but the out-of-contract 20-year-old is seeking a trade to the Saints. More on @AFLcomau and @TradeRadio.

We'll just continue to monitor Rowan Marshall's situation. Jason McCartney - GWS EGM of Football (via Trade Radio) @aflratings_GM

"I think the AFL has to intervene here." @kanecornes' passionate critique of Bobby Hill's potential AFL return. #Masport | #AFLTrade

"Alix Tauru has made it clear to the club, he is very keen to stay at St Kilda." - Cal Twomey

Alix Tauru: "Tensions at an all time high. St Kilda have set a precedent paying Phillipou a million dollars. The manager simply is saying, we want what he is getting. I think St Kilda are being played against St Kilda here by his manager." - Josh Jenkins

St Kilda is open to offers for second-year defender Alix Tauru. Multiple clubs were told at today's informal round of trade catch ups that the Saints would listen to offers for the contracted 19-year-old. More on @AFLcomau.

No doubt a digital staffer attempt at humour. But this is so classless. After a heroic battle - a game for the ages - this is a poor misread, and lacks respect for a titanic battle between two great clubs.