With longevity in mind, Jack Bytel underwent back surgery at the start of 2019 to ensure a strong start to his career as a St Kilda player. The Calder Cannons co-captain didn’t see any football action as a result, but earned a name for himself a natural ball-winner, sturdy inside player and strong tackler throughout his limited outings in his draft year. Bytel was selected by St Kilda with pick No. 41 in the 2018 National Draft.