Like the Suns the Saints will be relying on their youngsters to stand-up in 2019. Blake Acres is certainly one that will need to fire if St Kilda are any chance of moving up the ladder in 2019 after an underwhelming 2018. Acres is built like Patrick Cripps but is yet to make an impact like the Carlton co-captain has. The 191cm forward struggled to stay on the park last season, sustaining a troublesome groin injury to manage 12 games for the year. Acres averaged 21.5 disposals as well as 3.9 marks a game and could be set for a big 2019.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Blake Acres of the Saints celebrates kicking a goal during the round one AFL match between the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on March 24, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
