JACK Silvagni is officially a St Kilda player after his requested move to Moorabbin was approved by the AFL on Friday.
Silvagni has been joined by former Carlton teammate Tom De Koning after the Blues chose not to match the ruckman’s offer from the Saints.
An unrestricted free agent, Silvagni’s move triggers a compensation pick for the Blues, which will be at the end of the first round of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft, currently selection 19.
Compensation for De Koning was ruled as being band one and will be at pick No.9 for now, next to Carlton’s existing first round selection.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining St Kilda and starting this new chapter,” Silvagni said on Friday.
“The Saints have a strong mix of established talent and exciting young players, and I feel I can add to that with my experience, versatility and drive to compete.
“As a young father, this decision is also about building the next stage of my life with my wife Grace and our son Charlie. The opportunity to grow both on and off the field in a stable and supportive environment was really important in making this choice.”
St Kilda’s head of talent and acquisition Graeme Allan said the Saints are excited to welcome Silvagni to Moorabbin.
“Jack is a proven competitor who has shown over a long period that he can adapt to the needs of his team, whether that’s as a marking target, a defensive presence, or through his leadership on and off the field,” Allan said.
“He brings maturity, experience and a hard edge, while also strengthening our ability to adapt in different game situations. Jack is a high-quality footballer and person, and we’re thrilled he’s chosen to continue his career with us.”
