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Quick facts for kids St Kilda Football Club
Names
Full name	St Kilda Football Club Limited
Nickname(s)	Saints, Sainters Indigenous rounds: Euro-Yroke
Former nickname(s)	Seagulls, Panthers
Motto	Fortius Quo Fidelius ("Strength Through Loyalty")
Club song	"When The Saints Go Marching In"
2024 season
Home-and-away season	12th
Leading goalkicker	Jack Higgins (36 goals)
Club details
Founded	2 April 1873; 152 years ago (1873-04-02)
Colours	Red      White      Black
Competition	AFL: Senior men AFLW: Senior women VBFL: Blind (mixed) VWFL: Wheelchair (mixed)
President	Andrew Bassat
CEO	Carl Dilena
Coach	AFL: Ross Lyon AFLW: Nick Dal Santo
Captain(s)	AFL: Jack Steele AFLW: Hannah Priest VWFL: Ryan Smith / Nathan Wilburn VBFL: Shannon Jones
Premierships	VFL/AFL (1) 1966 Reserves (3) 1942 1943 1961
Ground(s)	AFL: Docklands Stadium (56,347) AFLW: Moorabbin Oval (8,000) VWFL: Boroondara Sports Complex VBFL: Action Indoor Sports Stadium
Former ground(s)	Junction Oval (1897–1964)
	Moorabbin Oval (1965–1992)
	Waverley Park (1965–1992)
Training ground(s)	Moorabbin Oval
Uniforms
Home Away
Other information
Official website	saints.com.au
Current season

The St Kilda Football Club, also known as the Saints, is a professional Australian rules football team. They are based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The Saints play in the Australian Football League (AFL), which is the top league for the sport.

The club got its name from the suburb of St Kilda, where it was founded in 1873. The team also has strong ties to Moorabbin, where their main training ground is located.

St Kilda was one of the first five teams in the Victorian Football Association (VFA). Later, in 1897, they became one of the first eight teams in the original Victorian Football League (VFL), which is now called the AFL.

The Saints have won one championship, called a premiership. This happened in 1966 when they beat Collingwood by just one point in the 1966 VFL Grand Final. They have also played in the Grand Final six other times. The club finished first at the end of the regular season three times: in 1965, 1997, and 2009.

St Kilda has sometimes been seen as a team that doesn't achieve as much as expected. They have finished last more often than any other club (27 times). They also have the longest current wait for a premiership (58 years).

St Kilda works closely with the Sandringham Football Club in the Victorian Football League. Since 2020, St Kilda has also had a women's team that plays in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition.

Club History

Early Years: 1873–1915

The St Kilda Football Club was officially formed on April 2, 1873. Their first home ground was a large fenced area in Albert Park. It was known as the "Alpaca Paddock."

In their early years, St Kilda joined with other clubs. In 1873, they merged with the South Yarra Football Club and added red to their team colours. They also briefly merged with University in 1875 to help with money. In 1888, they joined with Prahran Football Club. St Kilda kept its name, colours, and ground.

St Kilda was one of the eight teams that started the VFL season in 1897. Their first game was against Collingwood. Their home games were played at the Junction Oval in St Kilda.

The Saints had a tough start in the VFL. In 1899, they scored only one point against Geelong, which is the lowest score ever in a VFL/AFL match. They lost 48 games in a row before finally winning on May 5, 1900, against Melbourne.

In 1902, Charlie Baker became the first St Kilda player to be the league's top goalkicker. He scored 30 goals.

St Kilda made their first finals appearance in 1907 after winning six games in a row. They finished third but were beaten by Carlton. They reached the finals again in 1908 but lost to Carlton once more.

In 1913, the team played in the Grand Final but lost to Fitzroy.

World Wars and Player Success: 1916–1949

During World War I, St Kilda stopped playing in 1916 and 1917. Before this, they changed their colours to include yellow instead of white. This was to avoid looking like the German Empire's flag. The club started playing again in 1918.

Between 1919 and 1938, St Kilda only made the finals once. However, some players achieved great things. Colin Watson won the Brownlow Medal in 1925, which is the league's highest individual award. In 1936, Bill Mohr kicked 101 goals, becoming the first St Kilda player to kick 100 goals in a season.

The club made the finals in 1939 after winning eight games in a row. They won their first finals game since 1913 against Richmond but were knocked out by Collingwood.

Failure and Success: 1950–1973

The 1950s were also tough for St Kilda. They finished last three times. In 1955, Alan Killigrew became coach and made big changes, removing 17 players.

Between 1957 and 1959, St Kilda players won three Brownlow Medals in a row. Verdun Howell won in 1959.

In 1958, St Kilda won the Consolation Night Series competition. This was for teams that didn't make the main finals. They beat Carlton to win it.

In 1961, Allan Jeans became coach. In his first year, St Kilda made the finals for the first time since 1939. They made the finals again in 1963.

In 1965, St Kilda finished first in the regular season for the first time. They reached the Grand Final but lost to Essendon.

1966 VFL Grand Final	G	B	Total
Collingwood	10	13	73
St Kilda	10	14	74
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground	Crowd: 101,655

In 1966, St Kilda made the finals again. They beat Essendon in the preliminary final to reach the 1966 VFL Grand Final. St Kilda then defeated Collingwood by just one point to win their first premiership in 68 years!

The Saints continued to make finals in the early 1970s. In the 1971 VFL Grand Final, they led by 20 points in the last quarter but lost to Hawthorn by 7 points.

Decline and New Stars: 1974–1990

In 1974, St Kilda started to struggle again. Allan Jeans retired as coach in 1976 after 16 seasons.

In 1979, Lindsay Fox became club president and helped the club with its large debt. Even with these efforts, the club remained near the bottom of the ladder until 1986.

In 1987, Tony Lockett became the fourth St Kilda player to win the Coleman Medal for leading goalkicker. He also won the Brownlow Medal, becoming the only player in league history to win both awards in the same season.

The AFL Era: 1990–1999

The VFL officially changed its name to the Australian Football League (AFL) in 1990.

In 1991, St Kilda made the finals for the first time since 1973 but lost to Geelong. The next year, they won their first finals match since 1973 against Collingwood.

St Kilda won the 1996 Ansett Australia Cup (pre-season cup) in 1996, beating Carlton. Nicky Winmar was named the best player in that final.

In the 1997 season, St Kilda finished first in the regular season. They beat Brisbane and North Melbourne to reach the 1997 AFL Grand Final. However, they lost to Adelaide, finishing second.

The 1998 season started strong, with St Kilda at the top of the ladder after 14 rounds. But their performance dropped, and they lost six of their last eight games. They were eliminated in the semi-finals.

From Wooden Spoon to Contender: 2000–2011

St Kilda struggled in the early 2000s, finishing last in 2000 and second-last in 2001 and 2002. During this time, they recruited important players like Justin Koschitzke, Nick Riewoldt, Nick Dal Santo, and Brendon Goddard.

In 2004, St Kilda won a club record of 10 games in a row. They made it to the preliminary final but lost to Port Adelaide. They had a similar result in 2005, losing to Sydney in the preliminary final.

In 2006, St Kilda made the finals for the third year in a row. Robert Harvey broke the club record for most games played. In October 2006, Ross Lyon became the new head coach.

After missing finals in 2007, St Kilda returned in 2008. They reached the preliminary final but lost to Hawthorn.

St Kilda's 2009 season was one of the best regular seasons in AFL history. They won 20 games and had a 19-game winning streak. In Round 14, St Kilda beat Geelong in a famous game where both teams were undefeated. This game set a new attendance record for Docklands Stadium.

St Kilda reached the Grand Final in 2009 but lost to Geelong by 12 points.

In 2010, St Kilda had another successful year, reaching the Grand Final against Collingwood. The game ended in a draw, which was only the third drawn Grand Final in VFL/AFL history. Lenny Hayes won the Norm Smith Medal as the best player on the ground. A replay was played the next week, and Collingwood won by 56 points.

In December 2010, the club got a new training and administration facility called the Linen House Centre in Seaford.

After losing their elimination final in 2011, Ross Lyon left the club to coach Fremantle. Scott Watters was announced as the new coach.

Recent Years: 2012–Present

After Ross Lyon left, St Kilda struggled again, missing the finals in 2012 and finishing last in 2014. In 2013, St Kilda played the first AFL premiership match outside of Australia, in New Zealand. After the 2013 season, Scott Watters was replaced by Alan Richardson.

After poor seasons in 2018 and 2019, Richardson resigned. Assistant coach Brett Ratten took over and was later appointed permanent coach.

In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, St Kilda made the finals for the first time since 2011. They beat the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final but lost to Richmond in the semi-final. In 2021 and 2022, the club finished 10th. On October 14, 2022, Brett Ratten was replaced by former St Kilda coach Ross Lyon.

In the 2023 season, Ross Lyon's first season back, St Kilda returned to the finals, finishing sixth. They were defeated by Greater Western Sydney in the elimination final.

AFLW Team

In 2017, St Kilda applied for a license to join the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition. In September 2017, they were approved to join in 2020.

Club Identity

The club's nickname is the "Saints," which has been used since the 1870s. Other old nicknames like "Seagulls" and "Panthers" are no longer used.

Team Uniforms

St Kilda's traditional home uniform (guernsey) has three vertical stripes: red, white, and black. The club crest is on the left chest. The back is plain black with white numbers. The away uniform is similar.

The current clash uniform has extra white panels on the sides of the red and black stripes. It has a white back with the stripes continuing below the number.

Uniform Changes Over Time

Uniform Evolution

Period	Description and history	Design
1873–1885	St Kilda's first uniform. A similar design was worn in 2013 for the club's 140th anniversary.
1893–1909	A wider version of the stripes from the earlier uniform.
1910–1914	The same uniform top, but with black shorts instead of blue.
1915–1918	A yellow version of the uniform was used during World War I. This was to avoid looking like the German Empire's flag.
1919–22	A second yellow uniform, with a 'K' for 'Kilda'.
1923–52	A return to the pre-war uniform, with an extra white stripe between the red and black.
1953–96 2002–present	A "vest" style uniform with the red, white, and black stripes.
1997–2001	A new uniform design based on the club crest.

Club Logos

St Kilda has used many different logos since 1873. Before 1976, clubs in the VFL didn't use official logos.

Many early logos had a shield design with the club's colours and name. In the 1970s and 1980s, St Kilda used a logo with a stick figure holding a halo and the league's logo. In 1989, before the VFL became the AFL, the club used a logo with red, white, and black stripes. It showed a stick figure trying to catch the ball with a halo above its head.

The St Kilda Football Club crest first appeared on the uniform in 1933. It became a well-known symbol of the club. The crest includes the club's motto, Fortius Quo Fidelius, which means "Strength through Loyalty." Like the nickname "Saints," the crest has no religious meaning. In 1995, the club decided to use its official crest as its main logo. At the end of the 2024 season, the club updated its logo, removing the motto.

Club Song

The St Kilda club song is based on "When The Saints Go Marching In". The Fable Singers recorded it in 1972. Before 1965, when St Kilda played at Junction Oval, their song was an adaptation of "I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside".

Home Grounds

Junction Oval: 1897–1964

Junction Oval was St Kilda's first home ground in the VFL. They played there until 1964. The club wanted its own venue instead of renting.

In 2014, St Kilda discussed returning to Junction Oval for training and administration. However, this plan was rejected, and the oval became a full-time cricket venue in 2015.

Moorabbin Oval: 1965–1992

Moorabbin Oval has been St Kilda's training and administration base since 1965, except for eight years between 2010 and 2018.

In 1964, the club moved its playing, training, and administration to Moorabbin Oval in Moorabbin. Home games started there in the 1965 season. The club signed a 75-year lease.

After St Kilda stopped playing games at Moorabbin Oval, it remained their training and administration facility. In 2007, the club decided to move its main base away from Moorabbin due to disagreements with the local council. From 2010, they temporarily moved to a new facility in Seaford.

In 2018, St Kilda returned to Moorabbin Oval as their main training and administration base. This was part of a $30 million redevelopment. Moorabbin Oval is also used by other football teams and for football development in the area.

Waverley Park: 1993–1999

Waverley Park was opened by the VFL in 1970. The league built it to have its own stadium. Most teams at the time didn't control their home grounds.

In the 1990s, St Kilda decided to move its home games to Waverley Park from 1993. They renovated Moorabbin Oval for training and club use. The club received money from the AFL to help with this move and to pay off some debt.

In 1999, the AFL announced that no more matches would be played at Waverley Park. The stadium was sold to help pay for the new Docklands Stadium.

Docklands Stadium: 2000–Present

In 2000, St Kilda moved its playing home to Docklands Stadium. This happened after Waverley Park was no longer used for games.

Docklands Stadium was built for Australian rules football, soccer, rugby, and other events. The AFL wanted to replace Waverley Park. The new stadium was built in the Docklands area of Melbourne and can hold 52,000 people. It cost about $460 million to build. The AFL bought the stadium in 2016.

St Kilda set an attendance record at Docklands Stadium in 2009. A game against Geelong had 54,444 people, which was the highest crowd for an AFL match there. Former St Kilda players Lenny Hayes and Nick Riewoldt hold records for most games played and most goals kicked at the venue. St Kilda has played and won the most AFL matches at Docklands Stadium compared to any other AFL team.

In 2021 and 2022, St Kilda played one home game each year at Cazalys Stadium. Since the 2023 AFL season, St Kilda has played one home game a year at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Their other 10 home games are at Docklands Stadium.

Additional Facilities

From late 2010 to 2018, St Kilda's main training and administration base was the Linen House Centre in Seaford. This facility was built after disagreements about upgrades to Moorabbin Oval. The club signed a lease until 2059.

However, the club chose to move back to Moorabbin Oval as its main base by 2018. In December 2020, St Kilda suggested that the Seaford facility be used by the wider Frankston community.

Playing Squad

Current AFL Squad

Senior list						Rookie list		Coaching staff
1 Nick Coffield 3 Zak Jones 4 Jade Gresham 5 Brad Crouch 6 Sebastian Ross 7 Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera 8 Bradley Hill 9 Jack Steele (c) 10 Mitch Owens 11 Hunter Clark 12 Max King 13 Ryan Byrnes 15 Jack Billings 16 Dan Butler 17 Marcus Windhager 19 Rowan Marshall 20 Dougal Howard (vc) 21 Zaine Cordy		22 Jack Higgins 23 Jack Bytel 25 Mattaes Phillipou 26 Josh Battle 27 Oscar Adams 28 Tim Membrey (vc) 29 Jimmy Webster 30 Matthew Allison 31 James Van Es 33 Ben Paton 34 Tom Highmore 35 Jack Sinclair 36 Daniel McKenzie 37 Leo Connolly 38 Tom Campbell 39 Olli Hotton 40 Isaac Keeler 44 Callum Wilkie (vc)				18 Jack Hayes 32 Mason Wood 41 Angus McLennan (B) 42 Max Heath 43 Cooper Sharman 45 Jack Peris (B)		Head coach Ross Lyon Assistant coaches Corey Enright (defence) Lenny Hayes (midfield) Robert Harvey (forwards) Damian Carroll (head of development & learning) Jake Batchelor (VFL coach/development) Brendon Goddard (development coach) Legend: (c) Captain(s) (vc) Vice captain(s) (B) Category B rookie italics - Inactive player list Long-term injury (ret.) Retired Updated: 24 July 2025 Source(s):

Club Leadership

Administrative Board

• President: Andrew Bassat
• Vice President: Russell Caplan
• Chief Executive Officer: Matt Finnis
• Directors: Dean Anderson, Jennifer Douglas, Paul Kirk, Jack Rush, Danni Roche, Adam Hilton

Sponsors

Main Partners

• CMC Markets
• Pepper Money

Major Sponsors

• Red Rooster
• RSEA Safety

Elite Partners

• AIA
• AVJennings
• Furphy Beer
• Jayco
• Mosh
• New Balance
• Opal
• Webcentral

Apparel Sponsors

• Puma (1997–2001)
• Sekem (2002–2003)
• Piping Hot (2003–2006)
• Skins (2007)
• ISC (2008–2016, 2020)
• BLK (2017–2019)
• New Balance (2021–present)

Supporters

St Kilda has many supporters in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne, like St Kilda itself. About one in five AFL club members in that area support St Kilda. The club also has strong support in the south-eastern parts of Melbourne.

Some famous St Kilda supporters who have been the club's number-one ticket holders include:

• Eric Bana – actor and comedian
• Lindsay Fox – former club president
• Elle MacPherson – model and actress
• John Moran – former St Kilda reserves player
• Mark Dreyfus – Attorney-General of Australia

Partnerships

New Zealand Partnership

In 2012, St Kilda announced a three-year partnership with Wellington City Council. They agreed to play an annual match in New Zealand on Anzac Day (April 25) at Westpac Stadium. St Kilda and the Sydney Swans were the first AFL clubs to play a game for premiership points outside Australia. The partnership ended in 2015.

In 2018, AFL New Zealand and St Kilda showed interest in a new partnership, possibly with games in Auckland.

China Partnership

In October 2018, St Kilda signed a three-year deal to play against Port Adelaide in their annual match in China. This deal was expected to bring in over $2 million for St Kilda. In 2019, over 4 million people watched the game between the two clubs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the match was not played in 2020 or 2021.

Club Achievements

Team Achievements

Competition	Level	Wins	Years won
Premierships (Championships)
Australian Football League	Seniors	1	1966
	Reserves (1919–1999)	3	1942, 1943, 1961
	Under 19s (1946–1991)	1	1957
Other Titles
AFL pre-season competition	Seniors	3	1996, 2004, 2008
VFL Night Series	Seniors	1	1958
Lightning Premiership	Seniors	1	1940
Victorian Blind Football League	Seniors	1	2021
Finishing Positions
Australian Football League	Minor premiership (McClelland Trophy)	3	1965, 1997, 2009
	Grand Finalist	6	1913, 1965, 1971, 1997, 2009, 2010
	Wooden spoons	27	1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1909, 1910, 1920, 1924, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2000, 2014

VFL/AFL Grand Finals Played

1913 27 September 1913 14:50 AEST (UTC+10:00)	Fitzroy	56–43	St Kilda	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	3.6 (24) 4.8 (32) 5.11 (41) 7.14 (56)		0.1 (1) 0.5 (5) 1.10 (16) 5.13 (43)	Attendance: 59,556 Umpires: Jack Elder
		Goals
	Shaw 2, Freake, Heaney, Martin, Norris, Parratt		Morrissey 2, Baird, Millhouse, Sellars

1965 25 September 1965 14:50 AEST (UTC+10:00)	St Kilda	70–105	Essendon	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	1.6 (12) 4.8 (32) 5.11 (41) 9.16 (70)		2.7 (19) 5.10 (40) 10.18 (78) 14.21 (105)	Attendance: 104,846 Umpires: Jeff Crouch
		Goals
	Howell 3, Baldock 2, Rowland 2, Roberts, Smith		Fordham 7, Gosper 2, Sampson 2, Birt, Fraser, Mitchell

1966 24 September 1966 14:50 AEST (UTC+10:00)	Collingwood	73–74	St Kilda	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	2.1 (13) 5.7 (37) 7.11 (53) 10.13 (73)		2.5 (17) 5.6 (36) 8.9 (57) 10.14 (74)	Attendance: 101,655 Umpires: Jeff Crouch
		Goals
	Tuddenham 3, Gabelich 2, Richardson 2, Graham, Pitt, Wallis		Neale 5, Baldock 2, Cooper, Griffiths, Moran

1971 25 September 1971 14:30 AEST (UTC+10:00)	Hawthorn	82–75	St Kilda	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	2.2 (14) 4.4 (28) 5.7 (37) 12.10 (82)		2.1 (13) 4.6 (30) 8.9 (57) 11.9 (75)	Attendance: 118,192 Umpires: Peter Sheales
		Goals
	Keddie 4, Hudson 3, Crimmins 2, Matthews, Rice, Scott		Bonney 3, Breen 3, Davis, Manzie, Smith, Theodore, Trott

1997 27 September 1997 14:45 AEST (UTC+10:00)	St Kilda	94–125	Adelaide	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	3.6 (24) 7.11 (53) 9.13 (67) 13.16 (94)		3.8 (26) 5.10 (40) 11.11 (73) 19.11 (125)	Attendance: 99,645 Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Mark Nash, Bryan Sheehan
		Goals
	Hall 3, Heatley 3, Loewe 2, Burke, Harvey, Jones, Peckett, Winmar		Jarman 6, Ellen 5, Bond 4, Caven, Goodwin, Rintoul, Smart

2009 26 September 2009 14:30 AEST (UTC+10:00)	St Kilda	68–80	Geelong	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	3.2 (20) 7.7 (49) 9.11 (65) 9.14 (68)		3.0 (18) 7.1 (43) 9.4 (58) 12.8 (80)	Attendance: 99,251 Umpires: Chris Donlon, Brett Rosebury, Shaun Ryan
		Goals
	Schneider 2, Dempster, Goddard, Hayes, Jones, Koschitzke, Montagna, Riewoldt		Chapman 3, Hawkins 2, Mooney 2, Rooke 2, Ablett, Byrnes, Selwood

2010 25 September 2010 14:30 AEST (UTC+10:00)	Collingwood	68–68	St Kilda	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	4.2 (26) 7.8 (50) 7.13 (55) 9.14 (68)		3.2 (20) 4.2 (26) 7.5 (47) 10.8 (68)	Attendance: 100,016 Umpires: Ray Chamberlain, Brett Rosebury, Shaun Ryan
		Goals
	Cloke 2, Blair, Davis, Didak, Jolly, Lumumba, Macaffer, Thomas		Goddard 2, Milne 2, Riewoldt 2, Gilbert, Hayes, Koschitzke, Schneider

2010 Replay 2 October 2010 14:30 AEST (UTC+10:00)	Collingwood	108–52	St Kilda	Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
	3.2 (20) 6.5 (41) 11.8 (74) 16.12 (108)		0.2 (2) 1.8 (14) 4.9 (33) 7.10 (52)	Attendance: 93,853 Umpires: Ray Chamberlain, Brett Rosebury, Shaun Ryan
		Goals
	Dawes 2, Didak 2, Macaffer 2, Sidebottom 2, Wellingham 2, Goldsack, Johnson, Jolly, Lumumba, Swan, Thomas		Milne 2, Dal Santo, Gilbert, Goddard, Hayes, Koschitzke

Individual Player Awards

All-Australian Teams

The All-Australian team is a selection of the best players for each year. Players are chosen for their specific positions.

The idea of an All-Australian "team of the year" started in 1947. The teams from interstate carnivals and the AFL are officially recognized.

Interstate Carnivals

• Neil Roberts – 1956
• Ian Stewart – 1966
• Darrel Baldock – 1966
• Bob Murray – 1969
• Travis Payze – 1972
• Bruce Duperouzel – 1980
• Danny Frawley – 1988

Australian Football League

• Geoff Cunningham – 1983
• Greg Burns – 1984
• Tony Lockett – 1987, 1991, 1992
• Danny Frawley – 1988
• Nicky Winmar – 1989, 1991, 1995
• Stewart Loewe – 1990, 1991, 1992
• David Grant – 1991
• Robert Harvey – 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003
• Nathan Burke – 1993, 1996, 1997, 1999
• Austinn Jones – 1997, 2004
• Peter Everitt – 1997, 1998
• Lenny Hayes – 2003, 2005, 2009
• Fraser Gehrig – 2004
• Nick Riewoldt – 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2014
• Luke Ball – 2005
• Nick Dal Santo – 2005, 2009, 2011
• Sam Fisher – 2008
• Brendon Goddard – 2009, 2010
• Leigh Montagna – 2009, 2010
• Stephen Milne – 2011, 2012
• Sean Dempster – 2012
• Dan Butler – 2020
• Jack Steele – 2020, 2021
• Jack Sinclair – 2022, 2023
• Callum Wilkie – 2023

Records and Statistics

Highest Score	31.18 (204) v Melbourne, Round 6, 1978, Melbourne Cricket Ground
Lowest Score	0.1 (1) v Geelong, Round 17, 1899, Corio Oval
Greatest Winning Margin	139 points v Brisbane, Round 22, 2005, Docklands Stadium
Greatest Losing Margin	178 points v Collingwood, Round 4, 1979, Victoria Park
Lowest Winning Score	3.8 (26) v Geelong 2.10 (22), Round 15, 1909, Junction Oval
Highest Losing Score	21.18 (144) v Collingwood 24.16 (160), Round 11, 1983, Moorabbin Oval
Highest Crowd	72,669 v Collingwood, Round 10, 1978, Waverley Park

Reserves Team

St Kilda
Names
Full name	St Kilda Football Club Limited
2000 season
After finals	5th
Home-and-away season	4th
Club details
Founded	1919 (as a reserves side)
Dissolved	2000
Competition	AFL reserves (1919−1999) VFL (2000)
Premierships	AFL reserves (3) 1942 1943 1961
Training ground(s)	Moorabbin Oval
Uniforms
Home

St Kilda was one of the first clubs in the Victorian Junior Football League, which later became the VFL seconds.

Their reserves team won championships in 1942, 1943, and 1961. They also finished second six times, including in the last AFL reserves Grand Final in 1999.

Shane Warne, a famous cricket player, played one game for the reserves team in 1988. Former St Kilda number one ticket holder John Moran also played for the reserves.

After the AFL reserves competition ended, the St Kilda reserves team played in the Victorian Football League (VFL) in 2000 before the team was dissolved.

In 2001, St Kilda partnered with the VFL club Springvale (later renamed Casey). St Kilda's reserves players then played for Springvale/Casey. This partnership ended in 2008. In 2009, St Kilda started a similar partnership with Sandringham.

St Kilda renewed its agreement with Sandringham in 2017. St Kilda had more involvement in Sandringham's operations. Sandringham agreed to play three home games a year at Moorabbin Oval in St Kilda colours. The partnership was extended in 2023 to include more coaching and playing opportunities. St Kilda also committed to signing one rookie player from Sandringham each year.

Despite being competitive, St Kilda has often considered ending its partnership with Sandringham. In April 2025, it was reported that Sandringham rejected St Kilda's request to change its nickname to Saints and adopt St Kilda's colours permanently. On June 30, 2025, the club confirmed the partnership would end after the 2025 VFL season. St Kilda will have its own standalone team in the VFL from 2026, bringing its reserves team back after 26 years. The AFL approved St Kilda's VFL license on the same day.

Other Teams

St Kilda also has a team in the Victorian Blind Football League (VBFL). This team joined the competition in 2019 and won the 2021 VBFL premiership by 64 points.

Community Involvement

Fairness and Equality

St Kilda has supported important social causes. During the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey, the club supported the "Yes" vote for marriage equality.

St Kilda also supported the Voice to Parliament, which aimed to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a direct voice to the Australian Parliament.

Images for kids

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  St Kilda squad for the 1913 grand final

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  The 1928 team

See also

In Spanish: St Kilda Football Club para niños

• St Kilda Football Club (AFL Women's)