'Massive season' looming for St Kilda after 'desperate' Jake Stringer addition

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St Kilda face intense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 AFL season, despite a relatively quiet offseason. Coach Ross Lyon is on the final year of his contract, and the club's future direction is closely tied to the season's outcome.
Commentator Sam Edmund rated the Saints 6.5 out of 10 and described the year as massive, noting they have not won a final since 2020.
He called the signing of Jake Stringer a sign of desperation.

'Massive season' looming for St Kilda after 'desperate' Jake Stringer addition — Photo: Sporting News AU

5d· Published 21 Oct 2026· 1 min readAFL

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