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:
2. Luke Ball
Luke Ball started his career in 2003 as a high draft-pick with the Saints.
A more than consistent player in the best 22, Ball was a hard-nosed onballer who could win his own ball and had tremendous work ethic.
He was known for his grunt work around the contest with his contested possession and tackling prowess.
His work in games was rewarded with a best and fairest win in 2005 as well as an All-Australian nod.
After the devastating Grand Final loss in 2009, the Saints and Ball decided to part ways as the Pies snatched up him.
In tremendous irony, Ball was able to play against his old side the next year in the decider and he was fortunate enough to take home the cup and be presented with a premiership medal that alluded him the year before.
Ball finished out his career at Collingwood in 2014 after he struggled to make their best-22 as his body started to give in.
He wore his heart on his sleeve and played all 223 games like that as well.
