Veteran St Kilda defender Cal Wilkie addresses bombshell ...
When the veteran’s phone rang and he saw it was the coach, he knew exactly what not to do.
7news.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
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Callum Wilkie, St Kilda Saints defender and vice-captain, addressed rumours in August 2025 about disillusionment with the club and potential moves, stating the attention was overblown and that he remains focused on playing good football and helping the Saints via finals. The club was reportedly involved in pursuit of other players, but Wilkie publicly reinforced his commitment to the Saints during that period.[1][3]
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In mid-2025, Wilkie hit a milestone, playing his 150th AFL game for St Kilda, which highlighted his unconventional path to AFL stardom and his durability, while he cited his aim to help the club back to finals. The coverage framed him as a standout example of resilience and consistency in a difficult path to top-level football.[2]
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Citations:
- "Veteran St Kilda defender Cal Wilkie addresses bombshell rumours"[1]
- "'Beauty': Saints defender celebrates unique journey to 150 games"[2]
- "Callum Wilkie addresses disharmony rumours"[3]