Two games in, Watters says Saints are rebuilding

Jon Pierik St Kilda coach casts doubt on his team's ability to compete for the finals.

AFL coaches: the class of 2013

Compiled by Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik Rohan Connolly and Jon Pierik take a look at the men guiding the 18 teams in the AFL fray.

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Bartel backs better head knock tests

Jon Pierik Jimmy Bartel has suggested a way to make it tougher to return to the field after a head knock.

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We must lift against the elite: Hayes

Jon Pierik Veteran playmaker says the Saints will have the game to compete against any rival in 2013.

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Hayes in good heart

Jon Pierik Here is the news St Kilda supporters have wanted to read. Lenny Hayes' preparation for the impending AFL campaign is progressing superbly.

Riewoldt captaincy yet to be decided

Jon Pierik Nick Riewoldt remains open to relinquishing the St Kilda captaincy as he works towards a contract extension.

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Ablett scoops player award

Jon Pierik Gary Ablett continues to show why he remains one of the game's greatest talents.

Will $1.9 million keep Goddard at St Kilda?

Jon Pierik Brendon Goddard must decide whether a three-year contract worth up to $1.95 million is enough to keep him at St Kilda.

Goddard weighs up future

Jon Pierik While the focus today will be Carlton coach Brett Ratten, this match may become a farewell of another kind.

Saints still hanging in

Jon Pierik St Kilda began this clash at the MCG with the zest of a team determined to remain in the finals picture.

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Stanley signs up to stay a Saint

Jon Pierik Emerging St Kilda ruckman Rhys Stanley has agreed to a new three-year contract.

Kosi's family business

Jon Pierik Justin Koschitzke's off-field family has helped him deal with highs and lows of football.

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State of play

Jon Pierik With the start of the AFL's pre-season competition less than three weeks away, it's time to go around the grounds and check up on the clubs' injury lists.

Hayes looking strong in hit-out

Jon Pierik St Kilda has worked diligently through summer to rehabilitate its off-field image.

Clubs' days of reckoning

Jon Pierik Under free agency, list managers will have three days to try and retain a player.

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Tackle row heats up

Jon Pierik The AFL Coaches Association has now weighed in on the interpretation of the tackling law.

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Headed for tragedy

Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Matthew Lloyd fears players risk becoming quadriplegics unless the AFL takes immediate action.

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Saints march for Hayes

Jon Pierik Last night's clash between Sydney and St Kilda was always going to be about two things.

Cut Demons' pay, says former great

Jon Pierik David Schwarz claims dysfunctional playing group deserves only 75 per cent of salary cap.