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Defence is where Josh Battle has called home permanently for a few seasons now, and it’s where he has flourished the most as he officially tips into Saints centurion territory.

As the third pillar in defence alongside Callum Wilkie and Dougal Howard, the big-bodied backman played a key hand in seeing St Kilda rank as the No. 1 defence at the close of Ross Lyon’s first season back at the helm.

With toughness, tenacity and no trepidation in putting his body on the line for his teammates, Battle has become a valuable commodity for the Saints as he enters the prime years of his career.

The No. 26 registered his second consecutive top-10 finish at the 2023 Trevor Barker Award for his consistent season, with his courage and willingness to step in and fill various roles for the team earning the respect of his teammates.

Josh Battle
Defence is where Josh Battle has called home permanently for a few seasons now, and it’s where he has flourished the most as he officially tips into Saints centurion territory.

As the third pillar in defence alongside Callum Wilkie and Dougal Howard, the big-bodied backman played a key hand in seeing St Kilda rank as the No. 1 defence at the close of Ross Lyon’s first season back at the helm.

With toughness, tenacity and no trepidation in putting his body on the line for his teammates, Battle has become a valuable commodity for the Saints as he enters the prime years of his career.

The No. 26 registered his second consecutive top-10 finish at the 2023 Trevor Barker Award for his consistent season, with his courage and willingness to step in and fill various roles for the team earning the respect of his teammates.

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Trevor Barker Award, third place
Years award won:
2024
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Years award won:
2018

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  • 00:55

    RD21 | Battle fights through Brisbane storm

    Watch some of Josh Battle's best moments from a difficult day against the Lions on Sunday afternoon.

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  • 01:06

    RD13 | 'Terrific effort' leaves Battle beaming as Saints scrape home

    Josh Battle speaks to Channel 7's Campbell Brown after playing a significant role in guiding the Saints to a narrow victory over the Suns.

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  • 01:09

    Battling for the team: Battle's versatility proves effective

    Watch some of Josh Battle's best moments from his standout game against Hawthorn in Round 9.

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  • 01:39

    RD9 | Battle dissects 'disappointing result', swing forward

    Josh Battle speaks following St Kilda's narrow defeat at the hands of Hawthorn at UTAS Stadium.

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  • 00:29

    RD4 | Hot-footed Battle takes Tiges to the candy shop.... three times!

    Josh Battle produces a silky piece of play to sell the candy to three tricked Tigers.

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  • 01:39

    The warrior down back: Ton up for Battle

    Re-live some of Josh Battle's most bruising, brilliant and bedazzling moments as he prepares to celebrate his 100th game this weekend.

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  • 01:05

    'We love what you bring': Dependable duo receive milestone guernseys

    Assistant coach Corey Enright presents milestone backs Jimmy Webster and Josh Battle their guernseys ahead of their respective 150th and 100th career games.

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  • 00:28

    RD24 | Battle subbed off after high contact

    St Kilda is forced to sub out Josh Battle against the Lions after he was caught high in this clash.

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    RD22 | 'We're getting back to our way': Battle post-game

    Josh Battle speaks to STK Media after the Saints' impressive win over Richmond.

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  • 00:33

    RD16 | Battle concussed after Allen hanger

    Josh Battle has been subbed out of the game after this knock from a marking contest involving West Coast's Oscar Allen.

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Latest Player News

  1. Battle to pursue free agency opportunities

    Josh Battle has today informed St Kilda Football Club that he will pursue free agency opportunities moving into next season.

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  2. Ian Stewart Medal votes: Marshall polls second as Tiger clinches top gong

    Richmond's Daniel Rioli has received this year's Ian Stewart Medal, polling eight of a maximum nine votes to finish one clear of runner-up, Rowan Marshall.

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  3. Coaches' votes: Another 10 for Sinclair, defender receives due recognition

    Jack Sinclair has secured his second 10-vote game for the season following his display against Gold Coast on Saturday night.

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  4. Injury Update: Defenders push for September berth, blow for Hayes

    The latest updates on Dougal Howard, Josh Battle and Seb Ross ahead of Saturday's elimination final against GWS.

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St Kilda Football Club wishes to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the club sits. The club pays its respects to elders past, present and emerging, and through them, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples whose lands and waters we work, live and reside on.