Hugo Garcia has capped off a stellar performance against Fremantle with the Rising Star nomination for Round 8.
Garcia was everywhere against the Dockers, amassing 19 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal to cap off the Saints' Friday night victory.
Becoming a mainstay in the St Kilda engine rooms, Garcia has featured in all eight of the Saints' hit outs in 2025.
“Hugo is a relentless competitor with the work ethic to match. It’s been great to watch his growth and progress over his first two seasons so far,” EGM of Football David Misson said.
“As a second-year player, we’ve loved seeing his buy-in to what we’re building as a team, and how best he can play his role in that system.
“We congratulate Hugo on earning the rising star nomination for this week and look forward to seeing him keep building on what’s been a promising start to his career.”
The 19-year-old joined St Kilda via pick No. 50 in the 2023 NAB AFL Draft after the club traded up in the order to nab the Calder Cannons prospect, who has gone on to player 17 senior games to date.
The No. 34 becomes St Kilda’s second Rising Star nominee in the past two seasons, following on from teammate Darcy Wilson last year.
