St Kilda's off-season saw a host of talented draftees walk into Moorabbin as a cohort of veterans departed, including free agent Josh Battle.
The Saints capitalised on their loss of Battle to welcome another top-10 selection, with both Alix Taura and Tobie Travaglia already flagged as early debutants in 2025.
Former Bulldog Jack Macrae will also assist the midfield group while ex-Carlton youngster Jack Carroll could receive more opportunities at his new club.
However, the improvement will come internally, and with 'Ross the Boss' at the helm, you know the Saints will be a hard-running team.
Across all three lines of the field, we've assessed St Kilda's best options for 2025, creating a 23-man side that best balances experience and youth.
Our Best 23 for 2025 series will include players unavailable for the start of the season, except for those expected to miss most or all of the season through injury or suspension.
4. Best 23
FB: Alix Tauru, Dougal Howard, Jimmy Websterย
HB: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Callum Wilkie, Tobie Travaglia
C: Darcy Wilson, Jack Macrae, Bradley Hill
HF: Dan Butler, Cooper Sharman, Liam Henryย
FF: Jack Higgins, Max King, Mattaes Phillipou
FOLL: Rowan Marshall, Jack Steele, Jack Sinclairย
I/C Liam Stocker, Mitch Owens, Marcus Windhager, Mason Wood
SUB: Hunter Clark
Others to consider: Ryan Byrnes, Jack Carroll, Paddy Dow, Zaine Cordy, Hugo Garcia, Isaac Keeler, Anthony Caminiti, Arie Schoenmaker
