VFL Squad Set for Practice Match Against Essendon
St Kilda’s VFL squad is preparing for a practice match against Essendon on Sunday, aiming to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the 2026 season. This encounter will take place at the NEC Hangar, starting at 11 AM AEDT.
Match Details
The upcoming practice match will feature a mix of AFL and VFL-listed players, along with train-on players who are vying for assignments in the reserves program. This allows St Kilda to assess talent and build team synergy.
Event Specifics
- Date: Sunday
- Time: 11 AM AEDT
- Location: NEC Hangar
- Entry: Free to the public
- Broadcast: Not televised externally
St Kilda’s VFL Playing Squad
The squad set to feature in the match includes both established players and promising newcomers. Here’s a breakdown of the players:
| Number | Player | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Dougal Howard | AFL Listed |
| 28 | James Barrat | AFL Listed |
| 46 | Eamonn Armstrong | AFL Listed |
| 24 | Angus Hastie | AFL Listed |
| 11 | Hunter Clark | AFL Listed |
| 30 | Alex Dodson | AFL Listed |
| 15 | Paddy Dow | AFL Listed |
| 36 | Charlie Banfield | AFL Listed |
| 5 | Tobie Travaglia | AFL Listed |
| 16 | Dan Butler | AFL Listed |
| 37 | Kye Fincher | AFL Listed |
| 4 | Lance Collard | AFL Listed |
| 33 | Patrick Said | AFL Listed |
| 17 | Isaac Keeler | AFL Listed |
| 58 | Blake Chambers | Train-on |
| 74 | Daniel Plotkin | Train-on |
| 67 | Elwood Peckett | Train-on |
| 50 | Billy McGee-Galimberti | Train-on |
| 68 | Tyson Nagel | Train-on |
| 57 | Liam Gunson | Train-on |
| 64 | Jonah Campigli | Train-on |
| 72 | Oliver Wilson | Train-on |
| 54 | Tyson McKenzie | Train-on |
| 62 | Jett Hartman | Train-on |
| 61 | Ethan Warburton | Train-on |
| 56 | Jack Behnk | Train-on |
| 65 | Josh Kol | Train-on |
| 60 | William Mazzeo | Train-on |
This match serves as an important opportunity for the team to showcase their talent and build momentum leading into the competitive season ahead. Fans can enjoy free entry to witness the action live at the NEC Hangar.
