The fans have spoken, and as voted by you, Bradley Hill is this week’s Dare Iced Coffee Sainter of the Round.
Hill was superb as his side secured an important win over Collingwood, amassing 30 disposals (21 uncontested) alongside an impressive 710 metres gained in his role off half-back.
The No. 8's ability to take the game on, receive the ball on the outside and launch the Saints into attack caught the eye all afternoon, while his pace and ability to find space was well above any other player on the ground.
Hill was especially prolific in the opening term, delivering a career-best quarter complete 14 disposals at 92.9 percent efficiency.
His influence alongside Jimmy Webster off half-back was prominent as St Kilda built a healthy advantage before the final change.
The red, white and black only conceded one goal in the first half to hand Collingwood its lowest half-time score since 1963.
Two votes go to Jack Steele, who collected 36 disposals (14 contested), eight clearances and 14 tackles.
Eleven of his 14 tackles were in the first half and was the most of any player in the opening half of a game this season.
The co-captain was crucial in the centre and was complemented by Luke Dunstan (27 possessions) and Brad Crouch (28 possessions), with the trio combining for 27 tackles.
Steele had seven score involvements and six inside-50s, including two well-placed kicks that saw Rowan Marshall and Paddy Ryder take grabs in front of the goals during the third term.
Steele also received a perfect ten coaches votes for the second time this season.
Paddy Ryder rounds out this week’s voting, with the veteran ruckman continuing his consistent form of influence in the air.
The 33-year-old gave the Saints’ midfield first advantage to the ball, playing a major role in guiding his side towards a 13-8 advantage at centre bounce.
Senior coach Brett Ratten praised the veteran defender’s efforts after a tough personal week that saw him attend the funeral of his uncle in Western Australia and then return in time to play in Sunday’s game.
Ryder collected 23 hit-outs and two goals, one of which saw him pay tribute to his late uncle and the second boosting his side to a 43-point advantage that was later minimised in the fourth quarter.
