How Webster’s suspension and Howard’s hamstring will test St Kilda’s defensive depth

St Kilda copped two heavy blows on Tuesday that will certainly test their defensive depth for the start of the 2024 season. Key back Dougal Howard has been ruled out for around a month with a hamstring injury suffered in Sunday’s Community Series win over North Melbourne. Add to that the heavy seven-match suspension Jimmy Webster received for his head-high hit on North captain Jy Simpkin and there are some issues down back for Ross Lyon ahead of their Round 1 clash with Geelong. Back-to-back best...

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