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With a further 20 games under his belt in his first season under Ross Lyon, Ryan Byrnes will be looking to further build towards becoming a mainstay of the brigade.

Often playing as a linking half-forward or relieving wingman, Byrnes’ skills on both sides of his body and running ability came to the fore as the season progressed.

The team-oriented roles performed by the No. 13 may not have been as readily visible as the upfront displays from the likes of Mitch Owens and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, however contributed in a meaningful way to his teammates and side as a whole.

Although left out of the line-up for St Kilda’s return to finals in 2023, the versatile prospect has the capacity to become a valuable asset within the Saints’ young core moving forward.