The agile defender first arrived at RSEA Park in mid-February, taking part in that month’s intra-club and official practice match against Carlton before locking down the Saints’ remaining list spot one day before the pre-season Supplemental Selection Period cut-off.

Lienert played 23 senior games for Port Adelaide after joining the club with pick No. 42 at the 2017 Rookie Draft.

After being selected as a carryover emergency for St Kilda’s first game of 2022, Lienert is due to play his first game in red, white and black as part of Round 2 against Fremantle.