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.
5. Liam Stocker
Stocker was recently informed by the Blues that he wouldn't be receiving a new contract, meaning he currently holds a delisted free agent status and can be acquired at zero trade cost by any team looking to take a flier on the Sandringham Dragons product.
The Saints, in need of talent wherever possible, might consider acquiring the services of the opportunity-starved Stocker, who, at times throughout his three-year Carlton career, showed flashes of being a long-term player in the league.
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While the 22-year-old's career averages of 13.3 disposals, 2.9 marks, 2.1 tackles and 3.1 rebound-50s don't necessarily jump off the page, a healthy and motivated Stocker could certainly provide a needy club, such as the Saints, with some valuable dash off the half-back flank.
