Trading in our game has been more important than ever, with players going in and out of teams, not only in the off-season, but during the season as well.
Therefore, it is pivotal for teams to get it right and identify talent and potential early in the process. This didn't seem to be the case for the Saints over the last decade or two.
Being out-of-favour and wanting more opportunities, players left the Saints in order to continue their career.
Here are the best 8 players St Kilda have traded or delisted since 2005:
7. Jamie Cripps
Former St Kilda player Jamie Cripps is one that Saints wish they kept on their list.
After two seasons with the Saints (2011/12) and a total of 16 games, Cripps moved to West Coast in an attempt to get more opportunities and return home.
Since being at the Eagles, Cripps has almost notched up 150 games, winning a premiership in 2018.
Cripps was a player the Saints needed to fight to keep as he has proven to be one of the better small forwards in the competition today, highlighted by a 38 goal turnout in season 2018.
