Unpluggered

Matthew Young arrived at the Saints in March 1996 having played in Hawthorn's lightning premiership team that same month (against the Saints).His first game for his new club was against his former club less than two weeks later.He reflected on his journey over 97 games at the Saints, including his Grand Final selection heartbreak.

Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Shae Williams pull apart a wasteful afternoon at Marvel, and discuss the latest Ross hand grenade. Plus, do we play the kids? Or find the mix.

Ouch! A horror show on a sunday as the Saints go down in Perth.Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Michael Egan (who was there) summarise the day and what it means both short and long term!

Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Phil Dalidakis reflected on a tough friday night loss to the Blues in front of 65,000.They spoke of injuries, form and the looming trip west!

108-game Saint Tony Brown joined us ahead of 'Spud's Game' to talk about his former skipper and fellow #2 jumper, Danny Frawley.Now Player Development & Welfare Manager at the St Kilda Football Club, "Browny" also gave us some insight into the week at Moorabbin, and how some of the young players are tracking.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

How quickly things change! A devastating change of pace from the Saints who strangled the Dockers in the first half before putting pedal to the metal in the second to dominate from start to finish. Hugo Garcia bounced back from a controversial week to a Rising Star nomination, while Ross Lyon delivered a rare win against the AFL with "exceptional circumstances" proving pivotal in the Alix Tauru case.Plenty to chat about in this one ahead of Spud's Game at the MCG.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

A stalwart of the St Kilda Football Club, Max Hudghton built a reputation as one of the AFL's most reliable defenders during his 13-year, 234-game career at the Saints. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Another disappointing result against the reigning premiers, but not for a lack of effort this week as the developing Saints were simply outclassed by a better team. But, as we say, it's never as good, or as bad, as it seems. Still some positives to reflect on!A heap of talking points in this one: Hugo Garcia subbed before half time, Alix Tauru's VFL suspension, testy Ross and much more. This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

In this episode, Darren and Nick analyse a "bitterly disappointing" defeat, discussing the St Kilda Football Club's "putrid" and "pathetic" performance, and the need for improvement. We reflect on the fans' emotional reactions to the performance, the lacking impact of some senior players, and the challenges that lie ahead for a young and inexperienced team.This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Heath Black played just 54-games with the St Kilda Football Club, but was involved in a period of immense growth, arriving at the club in 2002 after five seasons at Fremantle. Black played a major role in the development of the squad, with an appearance in the 2004 Preliminary Final loss to Port Adelaide - one that he says still stings - before moving back to Fremantle ahead of the 2005 season sue to family reasons.Having worked for the AFL and now in local football since retirement following the 2009 season, Black is now a big advocate for mental health, both in football and in society. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Not the Gather Round performance we were after but plenty of positives to take after competing (for the most part) with one of the best sides in it. A reality check of sorts, but not a particularly harsh one. We're 3-2 after five games - including three in Adelaide - and we probably all would have taken that heading into Round 1. Darren takes aim at his fellow media professionals and we're joined by Moorabbin Wing veteran Michael Egan, who gets subbed on in place of Nick Splitter (kids) this week.We have TWO MEDALLION CLUB TICKETS to Easter Sunday night's clash with the Western Bulldogs: https://givelab.com/VsTjcr/win-2x-medallion-club-tickets-wb-vs-st-kildaThis week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

The curse has been lifted! We called for it last week and the boys duly delivered a much overdue away win over Port Adelaide. A strong start - and a strong heart late - was needed in what really was a whole team performance.We take a look at our Gather Round game - our third Adelaide match in the first five weeks - and a bunch of big news around the Saints, including another Max King injury setback, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's potential contract re-signing, and the decades-long reparations finally paid back to a group of St Kilda Football Club legends.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

One of the St Kilda Football Club's best recruits in recent years was BRAD CROUCH. Despite suffering from a degenerative knee injury in the later stages of his career - which ultimaely forced his retirement at the end of 2024 - in Brad's 66-games for the Saints he averaged 26.7 disposals, 11.6 contested possessions, 6.1 tackles and 5.4 clearances. He amassed 20 or more disposals in 59 of his St Kilda appearances, and earned 33 Brownlow votes in that period.He discusses his move from the Crows to the Saints and what attracted him to the St Kilda Football Club at the end of the 2020 season, working with - and the differences between - Brett Ratten and Ross Lyon, as well as playing with his brother, Matt, and what transpired with his injury at the end of his career.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

It was the biggest win in a decade for the St Kilda Football Club, as the floodgates opened in the second half against Richmond at Marvel Stadium. It was the Jack Sinclair show, the All Australian half back had a career night with the ball on a string, while Rowan Marshall controlled the midfield, and Mitch Owens destroyed the Tigers defensive unit.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Some might call it "the greatest upset people have ever seen," but we'll just call it #SaintsFooty. The St Kilda Football Club dominated Geelong in Round 2, playing clean, fast, proactive footy. While the young lads Saints at the end, the Cats could never quite hit parity in their comeback, with the men from Moorabbin deserved victors by 7 points. Next up, a potential banana-peel game against Richmond, in the final-ever Maddie's Match.This week's episode is brought to you by Ticketverse: Get premium seats at Marvel Stadium's Medallion Club for St Kilda games, with exclusive access to fine dining, bars, and more! Visit ticketverse.com.au to explore your options. Tickets? Sorted.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

A sobering start to the 2025 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club, a comprehensive loss to Adelaide as the bigger bodied Crows outgunned, outmanned and outplayed our Saints.But, we're only one game in, it's not time to panic just yet. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Our first guest for season 2025 played 85 games for the St Kilda Football Club, of which ten of were finals, during a halcyon period for the Saints.RAPH CLARKE reflects on his journey from growing up as a St Kilda supporter to playing for his boyhood club, his experiences growing up in the Northern Territory, and the challenges he faced during his football career. He discusses the impact of family, coaching changes, and the camaraderie within the team, particularly with his brother, Xavier. Raph shares insights into his pride at good performances in finals, the transition from Grant Thomas to Ross Lyon's coaching style, and his life after football, including starting a business and preparing for fatherhood.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Footy is back! And just like in previous seasons, the St Kilda Football Club is severely depleted and undermanned on the eve of Round 1. But, where there is adversity, also lies opportunity, so what are the expectations for the Saints' season opener against the Crows in Adelaide?Plus, keep an eye (or an ear!) out very shortly for our chat with 85-game Saint, 2009 grand finalist, RAPH CLARKE!Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

We're back! Unpluggered returns for a seventh season of #SaintsFooty with a look at pre-season expectations for the St Kilda Football Club:who needs to improvebiggest issues to addressround 1 squad and lineup crazy, lids off predictionsPlease remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

It's finally here. Our full, comprehensive 2024 St Kilda Football Club Season Review! Highlights, lowlights, stats, ins and outs, player ratings plus our Jason Blake Award, the Shannon Noll 'Lift" Award, and of course, we reveal Unpluggered's 2024 Jack Steele MVP winner.2025 expectations and listener questions are still coming!Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

When it comes to AFL recruitment there's no bigger name in the game than Kevin 'Shifter' Sheehan. The AFL's Talent Manager joins us to chat through the new faces at the St Kilda Football Club following the 2024 AFL Draft, and pay our respects to two long-serving servants of the Saints recruiting team, former senior recruiter Chris Toce, and St Kilda legend, John Beveridge.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

With the 2024 AFL Draft fast approaching, Nick sat down with ZeroHanger.com editor and draft guru, Mitch Keating, to take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's options and opportunities on draft night.We'll be back with a draft recap and a full season review in the coming weeks!Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

There's not much better than beating the Blues, except beating the Blues right at the death. It was the perfect way to end what was ultimately a disappointing season 2024. PLUS! A special message for one of our special people.We'll be back throughout the offseason with a proper season review, and trade/draft updates etc, and maybe a few more guests. So keep in touch and let us know what you want to hear over the next few months!Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

One game to go! As we sit down LIVE on YouTube we discuss a fantastic second half that drove the Saints to a wonderful victory against Geelong - the Top-4 hopefuls from down the highway - and now we have one more week to upset the apple cart in terms of who makes the Finals, as our opponents Carlton sit in 8th spot ahead of the final round.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Ever wondered how footy teams came to life? AFL Team Builders is a journey into the historic foundations on which every non-Victorian expansion club was built.Featuring inaugural CEOs, presidents, coaches, board members and star players, host Niall Seewang takes you behind the scenes with the people tasked with building all the teams that joined the then-VFL as it expanded beyond the confines of Victoria.Watch AFL Team Builders on the Zero Hanger YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

"A very ordinary game of football...""Bruise-free footy..."But, a win's a win, and win we did, over the Tigers at Marvel Stadium. What's left to play for? Philip Dalidakis joins us in place of Darren Parkin as there's still plenty of question marks ahead of the final two weeks of the season. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

A humbling at home by the rampant Lions brought the Saints back to reality.We're joined this week by 2010 Grand Final midfielder, BRETT PEAKE, who tells some great Ross Lyon stories and rates his old Fremantle captain, Matthew Pavlich, to his St Kilda skipper, Nick Riewoldt.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Two in a row! Our last month or so has been pretty good, and it feels like the tide might be turning as the playing group start to understand the requirements of Ross Lyon's gameplan.Plus we revisit our chat with 2004 matchwinner TROY SCHWARZE from a few years ago, as we take a look at another home clash with the Brisbane Lions at Marvel Stadium.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

A rare day at the footy where we could relax. A comfortable victory with some party time moments late.And a veteran sends a reminder...Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Tim Rosen reflect on a big win over the Eagles and catch up with 90s wingman Joe Mclaren!

Football brings you back to earth quickly.As was the case with the painful grind in the rain on Saturday night, and a bright star is injured.Plus we chat with ex Saint Damen Shaw!

As it says in the ad, "Oh what a feeling!" A very different emotional response this week as the Saints get one over the ladder leaders. What next, though? Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

A short and sweet episode of Unpluggered this week as we interrupt the NRL's State of Origin on Wednesday night to talk Saints Footy as we come out of the bye week to face Port Adelaide.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.

Rachel Jarry had a glittering career in basketball with two WNBL titles, a WNBA championship and an Olympic bronze medal for Australia! She's also a fanatical St Kilda Football Club fan, who made her teammates watch Saints games when abroad.

A very odd performance in Brisbane saw the Saints fall to the Lions by just 20 points in a game they could have lost by 10 goals... but also, could have won? Nothing is too strange for the St Kilda Football Club.We take a look at the run home and where we're at right now in Season 2024, and this week we're joined by Australian basketball royalty, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medallist with the Opals - and huge St Kilda fan - RACHEL JARRY!Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

A win is a win is a win, and we'll take that victory over the Suns every day of the week, but it's a strange feeling that only St Kilda can produce, where you win a game but walk away feeling like you've been tortured. PLUS: This week we're joined by 228-game fan favourite, GEOFF 'JOFFA' CUNNINGHAM!Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

The boys reflect on stopping the rot in the West. The path back to hope and the silver linings in the clouds.Can the West Coast win be a mini turning point?

That was sobering!A tough watch at the MCG as the Saints slip further into the mire.What happens next? What is up with selection, and can a trip west light a fire in the group?Plus, father/son recruit David Seirakowski spoke about life as a Saint, his premiership winning father and the ghosts of 1997!

Reality or a speed bump? Where are we at and what happens next? Dash, H and Michael Egan discuss the sobering loss to Fremantle and the road back from here. Plus the all important 'selection integrity' debate.PLUS: Craig Callaghan joins us to chat about his time at the Saints, football under Malcolm Blight and the perspective his injuries gave him on life. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

[ 6.34 | Part 3 ]We take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's Round 10, 2024 clash with Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.

An undersized ruckman at just 191cm, the moustachioed "Pup" played 226-games for the St Kilda Football Club, winning two club Best & Fairest awards (1975, 1977) and being inducted into the St Kilda FC Hall of Fame in 2010.

[ 6.34 | Part 1 ]We didn't stand up when it counted against Hawthorn. But at the same time, there are very real reasons why things are happening.

It's a frustrating time to be a Saints fan. Luckily we think we can provide some sense and clarity in amongst the madness. But maybe not. You let us know?Plus: JEFF SARAU! An undersized ruckman at just 191cm, the moustachioed "Pup" played 226-games for the St Kilda Football Club, winning two club Best & Fairest awards (1975, 1977) and being inducted into the St Kilda FC Hall of Fame in 2010. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

[ 6.26 | Part 3 ]We take a look at the St Kilda Football Club's Round 9, 2024 clash with Hawthorn in Tasmania.

Bill Mildenhall played 77 games for the St Kilda Football Club, before becoming one of Australian basketball's most decorated referees.He also refereed Andrew Gaze, Michael Jordan, and was on the court for Vince Carter's 'Dunk of Death' at the 2000 Sydney Olympics!

[ 6.30: PART 1 ]A win's a win! It wasn't the most convincing performance over the bottom-of-the-ladder Kangaroos, but we've banked the points and learnt abit.

A win! It wasn't the most convincing performance over the bottom-of-the-ladder Kangaroos, but we'll bank the points where we can, learn a bit more and move on to next week against Hawthorn in Tasmania.PLUS: 77-game Saints defender - and legendary international basketball referee - BILL MILDENHALL joins us to talk about playing in the 70s, Allan Jeans, officiating at the Olympics, Andrew Gaze, and NBA superstars, Charles Barkley and Vince Carter. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

[ 6.26 | Part 3 ]After another loss to Port Adelaide in Adelaide, the Saints now face the bottom-of-the-ladder North Melbourne Kangaroos, and nobody is feeling particularly confident.

We're joined by 90's cult figure KRISTIAN BARDSLEY (formerly Kristian Anning, North Melbourne), who talks us through his AFL career including the night the lights went out at Waverley, the Ansett Cup Grand Final, and of course, his infamous clash with Gary Ablett Sr.

[ 6.26: PART 1 ]Another narrow defeat added to the loss column in a game where the Saints were simply not good enough for long enough to match it with Port Adelaide in Adelaide. It's been a frustrating start to the 2024 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club. Did we get pre-season expectations wrong?

It's been a frustrating start to the 2024 AFL Season for the St Kilda Football Club. Did we get pre-season expectations wrong? Another narrow defeat added to the loss column in a game where the Saints were simply not good enough for long enough to match it with the good teams. Now we face the bottom of the ladder Kangaroos, and nobody is feeling particularly confident.Plus we're joined this week by 90's cult figure KRISTIAN BARDSLEY, who talks us through his 53 St Kilda games (after starting at North Melbourne as Kristian Anning) including the night the lights went out at Waverley, the Ansett Cup Grand Final, and of course, his infamous clash with Gary Ablett Sr.Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

We spoke to 'Big Boy' BEN MCEVOY in September 2023 about his 91-game St Kilda Football Club career, and what led to his departure to the Hawks - where he would go on to play another 161 games, captain the club, and win two AFL Premierships - in the spring of 2013.Due to technical issues, this interview with Ben McEvoy was never released, however, we've managed to salvage most of it to a point where it can be published nearly a year later.Hope you enjoy it!