The Saints will be an intriguing figure come the off-season's arrival, with senior coach Ross Lyon set to have his first window of wheeling and dealing in 2023 after arriving at Moorabbin following the conclusion of last year's exchange period.

Currently, St Kilda have several senior figures heading toward the cessation of the season without a deal for next year, meaning opportunities are still on the horizon for the Moorabbin-based club.

After missing out on target Tom De Koning, the Saints are likely to have turned their attention elsewhere in recent weeks, and here we assess who they could look at to bolster their list.

Mostly considering off-contract players from across the competition, we name five potential targets for the Saints to consider.

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1. Hugo Ralphsmithย 

If the Saints are set to place attention toward 'Bayside' products, then their options for 2023 are scarce.

Among the players that fill the bill of being both from the area and off-contract is Ralphsmith, who would be an attractive asset for St Kilda to consider in more ways than one.

It's unlikely that Linton Street has an overwhelming pull over Punt Road given the close vicinity, but the Saints could look to offer Ralphsmith security at senior level with a specific role in mind.

Hugo Ralphsmith during the 2022 AFL Round 19 match between Richmond and Fremantle (Photo by Cameron Grimes / Zero Digital Media)

The fast-paced Tigers flanker could slot into a half-back role under Ross Lyon and would give star Saint Jack Sinclair the freedom to play midfield almost full-time.

Ralphsmith's arrival would greatly benefit his fellow mulleted man, with Sinclair and the Saints likely both wanting the reigning best and fairest winner offering his pace and poise in the middle of the field rather than in the backline.

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