St Kilda welcomed premiership-winning Lion Sam Marshall in the 2026 AFL Trade Period, with the youngster requesting a trade to RSEA Park after 13 games across two seasons.
Here is all you need to know about our newest Saint Sam!
👤 PLAYER PROFILE
Age: 20
Position: Midfielder
Draft: Pick 20, 2024 National Draft
Games: 13
Goals: 1
Junior pathway: Kawana Park JAFC/Sandringham U18/Brisbane Lions Academy
📍 FOOTBALL JOURNEY
Joining the Lions in the 2024 national draft out of their academy, Marshall is used to the Bayside area despite being a Queensland native, boarding at Melbourne Grammar and playing representative footy for the Sandringham Dragons in the Coates Talent League.
Marshall was named best afield in the Coates Talent League grand final, helping the Dragons' to another premiership alongside the likes of Levi Ashcroft and Murphy Reid.
Marshall made his debut in Round 6 of the 2025 season against the Magpies, before going on to play 11 games in his debut season, including three finals and the grand final, of which he became a premiership player.
The best-rated game of his career came against Collingwood in the preliminary final that year, where he amassed 17 disposals, five score involvements and three inside 50s.
Known for his running capability and clever ball use, Marshall has plied his trade across the wing and through the midfield across his time in the AFL and VFL for the Lions, averaging 25 disposals a game in the VFL this season as a midfielder.
🗣️ WHAT LENNY SAID
General Manager of Football Lenny Hayes said the club was thrilled to add the 20-year-old to the club’s emerging core through the middle of the ground.
“While still early in his career, Sam has already shown exciting potential through the midfield in a strong Brisbane side.
“He’s a classy young player with a strong work rate and plenty of upside.
“We look forward to welcoming Sam to the Saints and seeing what he can bring to our side next season.”
