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:
3. Nick Dal Santo
The silky left-footer burst onto the scene, playing 18 games in his first season at the Saints.
Known for his ball use and decision-making, Dal Santo played a pivotal role in St Kilda's press to the top.
He was rewarded with All-Australian honours in seasons 2005, 2009 and 2011 and made the squad in 2007 and 2010.
Dal Santo was a very reliable and consistent player in that he rarely missed a game from seasons 2004 to 2014 where he made the switch to Arden St.
The trade was a bit strange and left some Saints fans asking "why?"
After playing a total of 260 for the Saints, he then added 62 games to the tally as an experienced and skillful player proving he still had more to give.
Dal Santo finished his career with 322 games at the end of season 2016 in a fitting manner, being chaired off and named as a great to play the game.
