The St Kilda Football Club is delighted to announce the re-signing of Lenny Hayes (to the end of 2011) and Leigh Montagna (to the end of 2010).

The commitment of both players to the Club and its members reflects their desire to remain at St Kilda where they will continue their solid careers for the long-term.

St Kilda Football Club CEO, Archie Fraser said, “This is a fantastic outcome for the St Kilda Football Club to retain two players of their calibre. This sends a loud and clear positive message to our members and supporters.”
 
“The players’ commitment to the Club is indicative in the way they have conducted themselves through this process and the outcome we have achieved,” Fraser said.

Lenny Hayes stated, “I’m very happy to be committed to St Kilda for the next three years and am looking forward to working with the playing group and coaches to achieve our goal of a premiership at the Saints”.

Leigh Montagna said “I am excited to stay at St Kilda and this is a great result for the Club and all our fans. I’m proud to be part of the Saints and am pleased to be playing football with the Club”.

Player honours – Lenny Hayes
Player honours: best and fairest 2003; 2nd best and fairest 2002; 3rd best and fairest 2004, 2005; All-Australian 2003, 2005; International Rules Series 2003; Morrish Medal 1998;  AFL Rising Star nominee 1999;  pre-season premiership side 2004 & 2008; captain 2004, cocaptain 2007 and vice captain 2008.

Draft History – Lenny Hayes
1998 National AFL Draft 1st round selection (St Kilda) No. 11 overall.


Player honours – Leigh Montagna
NAB AFL Rising Star nominee 2003; Top 10 finish in the 2007 best and fairest. Pre-season premiership side 2004 & 2008.

Draft History – Leigh Montagna
2001 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (St Kilda) No. 37 overall.