St Kilda's Tawhiao-Wardlaw, Louvel-Finn dropped by interim coach Brewer
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
St Kilda interim coach Matt Brewer has dropped forward Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw and rookie Maya Louvel-Finn for not meeting club expectations ahead of their Round 11 match against Brisbane. Brewer stated that both players learned a lesson and are expected to return for the final game of the season. He clarified that he has not raised standards since taking over from Nick Dal Santo, who resigned after a winless season. Despite the changes, St Kilda remains winless under Brewer’s leadership but has shown improved scoring intent in recent games.
- •Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw and Maya Louvel-Finn dropped for failing tasks.
- •Brewer believes both players will return for the final game.
- •Brewer emphasizes a focus on setting expectations for the team.
- •Saints have not won any matches under Brewer so far.
- •Tawhiao-Wardlaw scored nine goals in ten games this season.
- 6:30 AMAFL — Dropped Saints duo 'learned a lesson', interim coach denies change in standards
"St Kilda interim coach Matt Brewer has denied suggestions he's raised standards among the playing group following the departure of coach Nick Dal Santo
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