Nine St Kilda recruits have recently received their 2020 playing numbers, while there has been no number swaps from players listed in 2019.

Prized recruit Brad Hill has been handed the No. 8 jersey, while another speedster has been handed Jack Steven's No. 3 jersey with Zac Jones joining the red, white and black midfield.

Forwards Dan Butler and Paddy Ryder will wear No. 16 and No. 18 respectively, while rising tall Dougal Howard is ready for whichever role he plays next season, and he'll represent the club with No. 20 on his back.

Ryan Abbot takes No. 27 and will be required as ruck depth, while draftees Ryan Byrnes (No. 31), Leo Connoly (No. 37) and Jack Bell (No. 42) have all been welcome with their official playing numbers.

Former number one draft selection Paddy McCartin won't be playing in 2020, his No. 32 jersey is set to remain vacant.