St Kilda coach Ross Lyon conceded the premiership-contending Brisbane Lions taught his side some harsh lessons in an 85-point belting.

St Kilda star Jack Sinclair believes in the direction the Saints are taking, and hopes in-demand teammate Josh Battle will stay to be a part of it.

The Saints defender believes a fiery encounter will bring out the best in his side.

The Saints will take a 1-1 draw into next week's second-leg.

St Kilda has declared its position on recruiting banned former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas after a bizarre Ross Lyon press conference.

Geelong coach Chris Scott says the heartbreak of last year's season-ending loss to St Kilda is irrelevant as the Cats look to consolidate their...

Richmond hosts St Kilda in a rare Marvel Stadium home game on Sunday afternoon, as both sides desperately seek a bounce-back win.

Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.

Callum Wilkie is confident St Kilda can "shake up" the AFL finals mix, starting in Sunday's clash with the high-flying Brisbane Lions.

Mired in a shocking slump, AFL ladder leaders Sydney gave players a training reprieve to refresh and refocus for the last three rounds.