New Geelong Cats ruck Rowan Marshall explains St Kilda Saints B&F no-show,
Rowan Marshall has officially joined the Geelong Cats after a successful trade request from the St Kilda Saints. The ruckman explained his absence from the club's best and fairest awards, citing personal discomfort during the transition period.
Why it matters
This move represents a significant player movement in the AFL, impacting team rosters and club dynamics for the upcoming season.
Rowan Marshall has discussed why he didn't attend St Kilda's best and fairest as he forced a trade, while several big deals could get done
--> Rowan Marshall on October 9, 2026 after getting a trade to Geelong. Picture: AFL Photos GEELONG recruit Rowan Marshall didn't feel comfortable attending St Kilda's best and fairest and hasn't spoken to former coach Ross Lyon since sealing his trade away from the Saints.
Marshall unsuccessfully sought a trade to the Cats last year when St Kilda recruited Tom De Koning as its No.1 ruck.
But a deal could not be struck and the "shattered" ruckman had to return to the Saints, before putting in a fresh trade request this year.
After plenty of posturing from both sides, Geelong on Thursday paid up this year's first-round selection, currently pick No.14, for Marshall and St Kilda’s 2028 third-round selection.
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