The Saints, who finished tenth on the ladder in season 2022, have participated in just one finals series (2020) over the course of the last 11 years, signalling a desperate need for organisation-altering talent.
St Kilda boasts star midfielder Jack Steele and emerging key forward Max King, but outside of that duo does not possess the players required to take the storied Moorabbin club to the elite level.
However, there is slated to be an abundance of talent available throughout the upcoming trade and free agency period, and the Saints would be wise to capitalise.
Keeping that in mind, we've compiled a list, in no particular order, of five targets St Kilda could consider this off-season to help them rebound next year.
2. Todd Goldstein
After the recent retirement of stalwart Paddy Ryder and the long-term injury to first-year forward-ruck Jack Hayes, the Saints have a hole at second ruck behind emerging star Rowan Marshall.
Goldstein, whose time at Arden Street remains uncertain, is an unrestricted free agent this year, meaning the Saints wouldn't have to cough up anything in a trade if they chose to pursue the 295-gamer's services.
As well as the obvious veteran leadership he provides, Goldstein is also a very able key forward when he isn't roaming the middle of the field, henceforth potentially offering Brett Ratten another tasty forward-50 option alongside Max King and Tim Membrey.
However, with 'Goldy' leaving the door wide open to concluding his career a Shinboner, the veteran may need some convincing if the Saints decide to go down the Goldstein route.
