3. Defining Period

The Saints are seen as the most likely team to crack the top four this year, but there are questions around whether they are able to match the top teams on the regular basis to make that leap.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Jade Gresham of the Saints handballs whilst being tackled by Trent Cotchin of the Tigers during the round 15 AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on June 30, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

They will get that answer very early, rounds 4-6 to be specific. They take on the Eagles and Richmond at Marvel Stadium which is a massive plus before they head over to South Australia to face Port Adelaide - who they beat over there last year.

Their record coming out of this block will be crucial to them leapfrogging a team in the top 4.