The Lavington Panthers have announced the re-signing of retired St Kilda utility Jimmy Webster for the 2027 season.
The Panthers, in search of their first Ovens and Murray Football League premiership since 2019, had Webster on their books for the 2026 season, but injury put paid to the 13-season veteran's hopes of making an appearance in the club's colours.
In an announcement made via their social media channels, the Panthers revealed Webster will be having another crack at extending his football career in the new year.
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"Some would call it a re-signing… others might say it's a new signing. We'll let you be the judge!" the statement read.
"Jimmy Webster is locked in for the 2027 season!"
"After not quite making it onto the park in 2026, Jimmy is back for another crack at it!
We're looking forward to finally seeing what Jimmy can bring to the Panthers in 2027… fingers crossed we actually get to see him out there this time!"
Webster, a popular clubman in Moorabbin, played 180 games in the Saints stripes, infamously featuring in just one final - an elimination final at the hands of the Giants in 2023.
Pick 42 in the 2011 National Draft, Webster retired from the elite level at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
