Zaine Cordy’s time with St Kilda will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.

“It’s been an incredible journey so far and I feel really fortunate to have lived out my dream,” Cordy said.

“From being drafted by the Bulldogs to joining the Saints, I’ve been lucky to experience so much and share it with some amazing people.
 
“I want to thank my family for their endless support, my teammates for always having my back, and the coaches and staff who have helped me along the way.
 
“While my time at St Kilda is coming to an end, I’ll always be grateful for the opportunity the club has given me, and I’m excited to see what comes next.”
 
Cordy was drafted to the Bulldogs with pick No. 62 in the 2014 National Draft and went on to play 118 games, including the club’s historic 2016 premiership. He crossed to St Kilda as a free agent ahead of the 2023 season, adding a further 40 games to his tally in red, white and black.
 
Recognised for his toughness and ability to play on a wide range of opponents, 28-year-old Cordy established himself as a reliable and team-first athlete.
 
EGM Football David Misson thanked Cordy for his contribution and wished him well for the next stage of his career.
 
“Zaine has been a fantastic contributor across his time in the AFL,” Misson said.
 
“He’s a competitor in every sense of the word - selfless, brave and always prepared to put his body on the line for his teammates. Those are qualities you can’t teach, and they’ve made him the kind of player and person teammates love to have alongside them.
 
“While his time at St Kilda is coming to a close, we wish Zaine, his wife Georgia and broader family nothing but the best for the next chapter and thank them for all they’ve given to the Saints.”