From sporting stars from our game and beyond, family and friends and even pop icons, there are no shortage of role models our Saints look up to.

Ahead of this week's game against the Dockers, take a look at just who our Saints admire and the reasons why they are held in such high regard.

Nicola Stevens

My grandpa. He has an incredible perspective on life, a warm open heart and is always willing to help others and make people feel special. He has a refreshing outlook on life despite all he’s been through and still finds joyful moments worth celebrating.

Emmelie Fiedler

Ilona Maher. She isn’t afraid to be a “big girl” and breaks stereotypes of how women in sport should look like and by embracing her build and strength.

Olivia Vesely

Steph Gilmore. She loves what she does, is incredibly diligent, super cool, beats to her own drum and smiles hard!

Alice Burke

My dad because he’s done everything I hope to achieve and has been a humble person while doing it.

Nat Plane

Cathy Freeman for being a strong, proud Indigenous woman.

Jaimee Lambert

My mum. She never let me win and I never had anything give to me. I had to work hard and am thankful for that.

Maddie Boyd

My sisters. They’re the hardest workers and always give me the best advice.

Hannah Priest

Mum and Dad. The most supportive, kind, loving, go-getter, up and at ‘em generous parents a girl could ever ask for. I’ve been blessed with the best!

Rebecca Ott

Hannah Priest because I love her!

Paige Trudgeon

My Nanna, Patricia, because she has taught me how to be a strong, independent woman and inspires me every day.

J'Noemi Anderson

My mum. She’s worked so hard for my whole family.

Serene Watson

Tia Toomey. She is unstoppable and works harder than anyone to be the best.

Nat Exon

My role model is my mum. She’s the kindest, most positive person I know and I’d love to be like her.

Simone Nalder

My family as I am constantly learning so much from each of them.

Tyanna Smith

My parents, always putting others before themselves and showing me what hard work looks like.

Ash Richards

Tom Stewart from Geelong. He’s tough, a hard worker and just a jet.

Caitlin Matthews

My parents because they work so hard and both love what they do, which inspires me to pursue my goals.

Rene Caris

My role model is my mum. She’s always been a strong woman and always pushed boundaries in her work and personal life.

Steph Chiocci

Erin Phillips. She’s professional, intelligent, a fantastic role model for our game and a wonderful family person.

Hannah Stuart

Beyoncé, she absolutely slays.

Jesse Wardlaw

Tayla Harris. She was the first person I saw in the women’s football space when the comp first started and inspired me to pursue AFLW.

Beth Pinchin

My mum. She is the greatest person and shows so many amazing qualities and values every day. I have and always aspire to be like her.

Charlotte Simpson

My mum always has put her kids before herself and sown what a strong, independent women looks like.

Ella Friend

My sister. She is a very kind, strong and empathetic human who inspires me to be a better person every day.

Nicola Xenos

Scott Pendlebury. There’s not much he hasn’t done. I admire how he goes about his footy and what he has done to get him to their point of his career.