Players Who Played for Gold Coast and St Kilda
Five players have played senior AFL for both Gold Coast and St Kilda since 1990, led by Ben Long (77 games for Gold Coast, 79 for St Kilda). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Five players have played senior AFL for both Gold Coast and St Kilda since 1990, led by Ben Long (77 games for Gold Coast, 79 for St Kilda).
- 1.Ben Long156 games
- Gold Coast 77 · 2023–2026
- St Kilda 79 · 2017–2022
- 2.Maverick Weller123 games
- Gold Coast 32 · 2011–2013
- St Kilda 89 · 2014–2018
- Richmond 2 · 2019
- 3.Sam Flanders101 games
- Gold Coast 89 · 2020–2025
- St Kilda 12 · 2026
- 4.Andrew McQualter94 games
- Gold Coast 5 · 2012
- St Kilda 89 · 2005–2011
- 5.Tom Hickey151 games
- Gold Coast 12 · 2011–2012
- St Kilda 67 · 2013–2018
- West Coast 23 · 2019–2020
- Sydney 49 · 2021–2023
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Gold Coast and St Kilda since 1990, led by Ben Long (77 games for Gold Coast, 79 for St Kilda).
- Three went from Gold Coast to St Kilda, and two the other way.
- Two of the 5 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Ben Long and Sam Flanders, in 2026.
- That ranks 138 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | Gold Coast | St Kilda | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Long | 77 (2023–2026) | 79 (2017–2022) | – | 156 |
| Maverick Weller | 32 (2011–2013) | 89 (2014–2018) | Richmond 2 | 123 |
| Sam Flanders | 89 (2020–2025) | 12 (2026) | – | 101 |
| Andrew McQualter | 5 (2012) | 89 (2005–2011) | – | 94 |
| Tom Hickey | 12 (2011–2012) | 67 (2013–2018) | West Coast 23, Sydney 49 | 151 |
Quick answers
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Gold Coast and St Kilda since 1990, led by Ben Long (77 games for Gold Coast, 79 for St Kilda). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Sam Flanders played the most games for Gold Coast: 89. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Andrew McQualter played the most games for St Kilda: 89. See the list→
- Three of them played for Gold Coast first and two played for St Kilda first. See the list→
- Two of the 5 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 162 players have played senior AFL for Gold Coast since 1990, and 90 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 336 players have played senior AFL for St Kilda since 1990, and 182 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Gold Coast shares the most players with Richmond: 12. See them→
- St Kilda shares the most players with Hawthorn: 20. See them→
- Did Ben Long play for Gold Coast and St Kilda? Yes: 77 games for Gold Coast (2023–2026) and 79 for St Kilda (2017–2022). See the list→
- Did Maverick Weller play for Gold Coast and St Kilda? Yes: 32 games for Gold Coast (2011–2013) and 89 for St Kilda (2014–2018). See the list→
- Did Sam Flanders play for Gold Coast and St Kilda? Yes: 89 games for Gold Coast (2020–2025) and 12 for St Kilda (2026). See the list→
- Did Andrew McQualter play for Gold Coast and St Kilda? Yes: 5 games for Gold Coast (2012) and 89 for St Kilda (2005–2011). See the list→
- Did Tom Hickey play for Gold Coast and St Kilda? Yes: 12 games for Gold Coast (2011–2012) and 67 for St Kilda (2013–2018). See the list→
More club pairings
Gold Coast shares the most with
St Kilda shares the most with
- Hawthorn & St Kilda (20)
- Melbourne & St Kilda (19)
- St Kilda & Sydney (19)
- Carlton & St Kilda (18)
- Brisbane & St Kilda (17)
Common questions
How many players have played for both Gold Coast and St Kilda?
Five players have played senior AFL for both Gold Coast and St Kilda since 1990, led by Ben Long (77 games for Gold Coast, 79 for St Kilda).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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