The Saints took flight in spectacular fashion today, touching down at RSEA Park just after midday as they announced their leadership group for 2018.

Five leaders emerged from the chopper, with skipper Jarryn Geary resuming his role as captain for the second consecutive year.

It's a symbolic move as the club prepares to move back to their spiritual home at RSEA Park, Moorabbin in the coming months.

The 29-year-old will lead a five-man leadership group in 2018 that includes Jack Steven, Dylan Roberton, Jack Newnes and reigning Trevor Barker Award winner Seb Ross.

After being selected with pick No. 58 in the 2006 Rookie Draft – the fifth last pick that year – Geary has risen through the ranks at St Kilda, playing 163 games to gradually climb from the bottom of the pile to the very top.