Mattaes Phillipou's dazzling return to senior level has been capped off with a perfect 10 coaches' votes from Ross Lyon and John Longmire, with the 19-year-old midfielder featuring as one of six Saints to poll from Pride Game.

Phillipou's 26 disposals, 10 score involvements, five clearances and a goal were essential in the Saints' triumph over the top-flight Swans yesterday afternoon, with his deft proficiency by foot and extended time through the midfield marking his best game in Saints colours.

The No. 25 had previously spent the past five matches in the VFL refining his midfield craft under St Kilda's development team of Lenny Hayes, Jake Batchelor and Damian Carroll, coming off a 31-disposal outing against Geelong last weekend to earn his recall for Round 17. 

Round 17 v Sydney
  • 04:04

    RD17 | All the goals v Sydney

    Re-live every major from St Kilda's heart-pounding victory over Sydney.

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  • 01:46

    RD17 | Phillipou potent in senior return over Swans

    Watch the best moments from Mattaes Phillipou's career-best outing against Sydney in Pride Game.

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  • 01:45

    RD17 | Lean, clean pressure machine Henry delights

    Watch the best moments from Liam Henry's standout performance against the Swans.

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  • 15:02

    RD17 | Mini-Match: St Kilda v Sydney

    Extended highlights of the Saints and Swans clash in round 17.

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  • 07:13

    RD17 | 'Persistence and perseverance': Lyon post-game

    Watch St Kilda’s press conference after round 17’s match against Sydney.

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  • 07:14

    RD17 | Highlights v Sydney

    The Saints and Swans clash in round 17.

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  • 02:08

    RD17 | 'Super proud' Clark soaks up triumph over Swans

    Hunter Clark chats following St Kilda's victory against the Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium.

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  • 01:36

    RD17 | 'We want to play for the fans', Henry

    Liam Henry speaks to Channel 7's Chris Johnson as the Saints soak up a superb win over the Swans.

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  • 01:09

    RD17 | Wilkie salutes Saints' defence, taking the pressure to the Swans

    Callum Wilkie speaks to Channel 7's Chris Johnson in the minutes after St Kilda's stunning triumph over Sydney.

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  • 00:32

    RD17 | Knock, Knock! Saints soak in stunning triumph

    Watch the Saints celebrate their round 17 win.

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  • 00:25

    RD17 | Higgins sends Saints fans into frenzy after taking lead

    Jack Higgins finds space at a crucial stoppage to land an electrifying snap at pace.

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  • 03:51

    RD17 | Last two mins: Crazy bounce, late Swans miss before Saints hold on

    Enjoy the thrilling final stages of St Kilda’s win over Sydney at Marvel Stadium.

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  • 00:42

    RD17 | Higgins single-handedly reignites Saints

    Jack Higgins brings St Kilda alive with these massive goals in an incredible stint in the third quarter.

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  • 00:54

    RD17 | Desperate Dougal flies over the fence to join Swans faithful in stands

    Dougal Howard just gets hand to footy to prevent the goal but spends a bit of time over the fence with the Sydney cheer squad.

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  • 00:38

    RD17 | Wilson channels Warnie with ripping turn and bounce

    Darcy Wilson picks the ball up cleanly and snaps hurriedly to then be favoured by a lucky bounce.

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  • 09:03

    Lyon on tackling top Swans, injured keys' 'courageous effort'

    Ross Lyon speaks ahead of our Round 17 match-up against the Sydney Swans.

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Prime movers Liam Henry (four votes), Bradley Hill (three) and Jack Steele (one) were also recognised for their work on-ball, while the tireless efforts of Callum Wilkie (two) and Rowan Marshall (one) in their respective domains were also acknowledged; the latter again switching with Saints' coaches' votes leader Jack Sinclair to once again reclaim pole position.

The efforts of Swans Chad Warner (four), Isaac Heeney (three) and Ollie Florent (two) were also noted between Lyon and Longmire; Heeney now eight votes clear on top of this year's coaches' votes leaderboard.

Coaches' votes | Round 17

10 - Mattaes Phillipou (STK)
4 - Chad Warner (SYD)
4 - Liam Henry (STK)
3 - Isaac Heeney (SYD)
3 - Bradley Hill (STK)
2 - Callum Wilkie (STK)
2 - Ollie Florent (SYD)
1 - Jack Steele (STK)
1 - Rowan Marshall (STK)

St Kilda AFLCA votes | Leaderboard

25 - Rowan Marshall
24 - Jack Sinclair
22 - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera
20 - Jack Steele
15 - Bradley Hill
11 - Josh Battle
11 - Callum Wilkie
10 - Jack Higgins
10 - Mattaes Phillipou
8 - Darcy Wilson
7 - Mason Wood
6 - Liam Henry
4 - Seb Ross
4 - Marcus Windhager
3 - Max King
1 - Paddy Dow

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