St Kilda Football Club is pleased to announce the appointments of Graeme Allan to the role of Head of Talent and Acquisition and Stephen Silvagni as List Manager.

The pair of recruiting specialists bring a wealth of industry knowledge, having accumulated over 30 years of football experience across playing, coaching and administrative roles.

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Silvagni is no stranger to the Saints, with the dual premiership player, five-time All Australian and AFL Hall of Fame inductee previously holding an assistant coaching role with the club alongside Ross Lyon from 2007 to 2010.

Since then, Silvagni has held list management positions with Greater Western Sydney and most recently Carlton, helping both clubs build their long-term list management strategies.

Silvagni will support Allan and the wider list management team with player acquisition, retention, contracting and overall list strategy, working closely with St Kilda’s National Recruiting Manager, Chris Toce, and Recruitment Assistant, Jarryd Roughead.

Stephen Silvangni in the red, white and black during the 2007 Season. Photo: AFL Photos.

Chief Executive Officer Simon Lethlean welcomed the pair’s experience to St Kilda’s football department.

“It is an exciting time for the club to have two highly experienced football administrators come together to support the program,” Lethlean said.  

“Given Graeme’s existing advisory role, his appointment to our Head of Talent and Acquisition ensures a smooth transition, while Stephen adds another layer of experience to the program.

Stephen will be focused on developing the club’s overall list strategy, while supporting Graeme and the wider recruitment team with talent identification and acquisition as the club seeks to bolster and develop its list.

- CEO Simon Lethlean

“Given the pair’s working history, I am certain they will be a great asset to the program, working closely with Chris Toce and Jarryd Roughead to continue to evolve the men’s list profile.

“St Kilda has seen significant change to its playing list over the past four years, and to ensure the program has every opportunity to succeed now and into the future, we need to continue to invest in our recruitment strategy with a focus on bringing in more elite talent, whether that be through trade or draft.

“We look forward to welcoming the pair into their respective roles in mid-February.”

Allan and Silvagni will officially commence in their roles on 15 February.

Graeme Allan will commence his new role as Head of Talent and Acquisition on February 15. Photo: AFL Photos.

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