St Kilda confirm trio of debutants for Adelaide trip

St Kilda have confirmed debuts for Max Hall, Harry Boyd and Liam O'Connell for Sunday's trip to Adelaide.

The Saints listed several debut chances for their season opener on Thursday evening, with three uncapped options set to feature against the Crows.

Hall joined the Saints midway through last year out of Box Hill, with the midfield-forward enjoying a strong end to his 2024 campaign in the VFL with Sandringham.

Boyd arrived at Moorabbin over the summer as a Supplemental Selection Period signing from Norwood, who he helped lead to a grand final finish off the back of a Magarey Medal-winning campaign.

O'Connell joined the Saints ahead of the 2024 season as a category B rookie out of Ireland, with the outside midfield/forward option to become the latest Irishman to step foot onto an AFL field.

“Liam, Harry and Max have each earned their spot through hard work and dedication, and we have full confidence in them as they step up to AFL level,” EGM Football David Misson said.

“Each of them will take the field knowing they have the trust and support of their teammates and coaches. We congratulate all three players and look forward to seeing them seize their opportunity on Sunday.”

The Saints are also set to unveil recruit Jack Macrae for their Round 1 game, with uncapped pair Hugh Boxshall and Isaac Keeler expected to be on standby for any late changes.

St Kilda face Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Sunday at 12:35pm (AEDT).