We rode the highest of highs and the lowest of lows during Season 2019.
Our rollercoaster year saw young Saints rise, champions fall and a new era ushered in following Richo's six years of service.
Now with 2020 right around the corner, we have a chance to reflect on the year that was before charging into the new season.
19. Matty Parker loves a celebration
Our No. 34 was born for the big stage.
You never forget your first goal in AFL football!
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) March 24, 2019
Matty Parker, come on down.#AFLSaintsSuns #withstkilda pic.twitter.com/SqI2SXMnmr
18. We can't wait to see Max King
It's been a while since we've seen a No. 12 up forward, but it won't be long now...
17. The Shanghai Showdown
...bring on 2020.
16. Don't be late to training
Let this one be a (very strange) lesson.
When you’re late to training, you have to pay the price 😅 pic.twitter.com/99pFzOwT6h
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) April 9, 2019
15. If you pester them long enough, you'll win
Some long overdue recognition for Josh Battle. Can't wait to see what he'll do next season.
14. Nicholas Hind's first goal was something special
I'm not crying, you're crying.
13. Never drop the F-word
Oh f-
*Saints start season well*
— The Front Bar (@thefrontbar7) April 25, 2019
Jack Steele's brain:
don't say it
don't say it
don't say it
don't say it
don't say it
don't say it
Jack Steele: we're a chance to play finals pic.twitter.com/bG5rmZvUeW
12. Our injury curse continued...
Gears, Hanners, Snake, Webby, Robbo, Paddy, Bytel, King, Kegger, Loges, the list went on and on...
11. ...but there's always a silver lining
When one door closes another one opens. Our extensive injury list gave guys like Cal, Batts, Hunts, Pato and Coff a chance to shine, and didn't they take their opportunities with both hands.
10. Hunter Clark is going to be a jet
If our No. 11 keeps going the way he's going, there's plenty to get excited about.
9. Jack Steele is a beast
The absolute definition of toughness, week in, week out.
8. Our midfield started to look the goods
JB and Gresh took the next step into becoming champions of the red, white and black.
Jade Gresham has been a shining light. pic.twitter.com/2dfblQrAhR
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) June 2, 2019
J A C K B I ‼️ I N G S pic.twitter.com/HQtYI0BMgw
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) May 11, 2019
7. Leaders emerged
Even through adversity, the Saints' leaders stood up when it mattered.
Seb Ross was superb as stand-in skipper to take out his second Trevor Barker Award.
Tim Membrey didn't falter despite the weight of expectation, while Nathan Brown and Jack Billings stood tall every time they went out to battle.
6. The future is bright
Lock them in.
5. That game against Freo
The returning superstars, the exhilarating mark, that incredible finish. That was the stuff we we all waiting for.
4. The Year of the Ratt is at hand
You can't help but feel the optimism with Ratts at the helm.
3. Rowan Marshall can do it all
Need we say more?
Rowan Marshall can do it all 🌟 pic.twitter.com/pgJkevJDGa
— St Kilda FC (@stkildafc) July 10, 2019
2. Spud's impact will never be forgotten
Not a day goes by where we're not thinking of you, Spud.
1. St Kilda is the place to be in 2020
45 hungry players...
...six star recruits...
...three talented draftees...
...one new coach...
...and one clear vision.
Together, we rise.
