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special return to the footy at Moorabbin, with more than 4,000 St Kida faithful in attendance.

2

goals each for Josh Bruce, Jack Newnes and newcomer Matty Parker, whose case for a Round 1 debut was only strengthened by his eye-catching display.

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3

intercept marks for Irishman Darragh Joyce to go with his 19 touches, showcasing his vastly improved disposal on both sides of his body.

4

star Saints sidelined due to AFLX commitments the night before; Jade Gresham, Jack Steele, Jack Billings and Tim Membrey.

5

tackles from ex-Demon Dean Kent, whose dynamism in front of the ball proved a dangerous weapon in attack.

6

brutal tackles from speedster Robbie Young provided a telling insight into the North Adelaide premiership star’s on-field aggression.

7

marks from veteran Nathan Brown, who took yet another step in what is shaping as a career-best pre-season.

8

first-half kicks for Blake Acres, who provided plenty of promise before back tightness forced him from the field for the second half.

9

tackles from young gun Hunter Clark, the most of any player in what was a complete performance from one of the pre-season standouts for the Saints.

10

months since star backman Dylan Roberton took to a football field; the 27-year-old put on a clinic on return, reeling in a game-high 6 intercept marks.

11

Sandringham Zebras to top up the numbers, as 13 Saints sat out the game.

12

handballs for new vice-captain Seb Ross cemented his importance in the Saints’ engine room, amassing 29 touches for the day and surging his side forward on multiple occasions.

13

marks for skipper Jarryn Geary were testament to his tireless work around the ground and huge running capacity.

14

kicks helped midfield bull Luke Dunstan make a statement with 29 disposals; coach Alan Richardson labelled the 24-year-old “just outstanding all day”.

15

Saints with at least 20 disposals; experienced defender Shane Savage leading the charge with 33.

16

touches for repurposed backman Josh Battle, whose athleticism and read of the football came to the fore as he pulled in 10 marks (4 intercepts).

17

minutes of surprise 200m sprints for the entire playing group immediately after the final siren.

18

marks shared evenly between twin towers Josh Bruce and Paddy McCartin, both of whom competed aggressively and impacted the scoresheet.

19

kicks for returning star Roberton, who was a commanding force across half-back all day.

20

intercept marks between five St Kilda defenders in Roberton (6), Savage (4), Battle (4), Brown (4) and Geary (2).

21

years since die-hard Sainter Eric Bana appeared as Con Petropolous in the iconic Australian hit The Castle…the Hollywood star was also a keen observer on Saturday.

22

days until St Kilda announces its Round 1 squad to face the Gold Coast Suns on Sunday, 24 March.

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the number worn by St Kilda great Stewart Loewe, who looked on with Bana and fellow Saints legend Nick Riewoldt as the boys completed their first hit-out for the summer.

24

possessions for Clark to go with his 9 tackles, 5 marks and goal…there’s something special about this kid.

25

years since football was played at Moorabbin Oval, now RSEA Park.