St Kilda (5-6, 12th)
What's gone right: The Saints kicked off their 2019 campaign with a bang, winning four of their first five games and rapidly exceeding expectations. Missing the likes of Dan Hannebery and Jake Carlisle so far this season was never going to be easy, but the Saints have been able to compensate for it by blooding both Matt Parker and Callum Wilkie, who have both been extremely impressive and exciting for the Saints over the first half of the year.
What's gone wrong: While the Saints started off 2019 with a bang, they have largely dropped off over the course of the last six rounds. Just the one win in their last six matches has undone a lot of their hard work and sees them sitting outside the eight. St Kilda has been extremely unfortunate this season too, with the loss of many established players.
Best and fairest: Jack Billings would have to be one of the main contenders for the Trevor Barker medal in 2019. The 23-year-old has been very impressive for the Saints so far this season - particularly when they were going strong in the first month of the season. Billings has averaged over 25 possessions and kicked seven goals so far this year.
Season grade: D
St Kilda deserves a pass mark based on their start to the season, but their grade has declined following a few disappointing losses over the last six rounds. While they have probably done better than expected so far this season, the Saints might have to rediscover their early season form if Alan Richardson is to remain at the helm.
