Players Who Played for St Kilda and West Coast
12 players have played senior AFL for both St Kilda and West Coast since 1990, led by Jamie Cripps (16 games for St Kilda, 261 for West Coast). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
12 players have played senior AFL for both St Kilda and West Coast since 1990, led by Jamie Cripps (16 games for St Kilda, 261 for West Coast).
- 1.Jamie Cripps277 games
- St Kilda 16 · 2011–2012
- West Coast 261 · 2013–2026
- 2.Fraser Gehrig260 games
- St Kilda 145 · 2001–2008
- West Coast 115 · 1995–2000
- 3.Michael Gardiner181 games
- St Kilda 52 · 2008–2011
- West Coast 129 · 1997–2006
- 4.Liam Ryan142 games
- St Kilda 17 · 2026
- West Coast 125 · 2018–2025
- 5.David Sierakowski103 games
- St Kilda 93 · 1994–2000
- West Coast 10 · 2001–2003
- 6.Tom Hickey151 games
- St Kilda 67 · 2013–2018
- West Coast 23 · 2019–2020
- Gold Coast 12 · 2011–2012
- Sydney 49 · 2021–2023
- 7.Paul Harding83 games
- St Kilda 40 · 1990–1991
- West Coast 43 · 1992–1994
- 8.Jason Heatley63 games
- St Kilda 60 · 1997–2000
- West Coast 3 · 1995–1996
- 9.Beau Maister44 games
- St Kilda 21 · 2012–2014
- West Coast 23 · 2008–2010
- 10.Koby Stevens91 games
- St Kilda 17 · 2017–2018
- West Coast 11 · 2010–2012
- Footscray 63 · 2013–2016
- 11.Dale Kickett181 games
- St Kilda 21 · 1992
- West Coast 2 · 1991
- Fitzroy 15 · 1990
- Essendon 8 · 1994
- Fremantle 135 · 1995–2002
- 12.Ian Dargie4 games
- St Kilda 3 · 1990
- West Coast 1 · 1991
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 12 players have played senior AFL for both St Kilda and West Coast since 1990, led by Jamie Cripps (16 games for St Kilda, 261 for West Coast).
- Five went from St Kilda to West Coast, and seven the other way.
- Three of the 12 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan, in 2026.
- That ranks 39 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 | St Kilda | West Coast | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Cripps | 16 (2011–2012) | 261 (2013–2026) | – | 277 |
| Fraser Gehrig | 145 (2001–2008) | 115 (1995–2000) | – | 260 |
| Michael Gardiner | 52 (2008–2011) | 129 (1997–2006) | – | 181 |
| Liam Ryan | 17 (2026) | 125 (2018–2025) | – | 142 |
| David Sierakowski | 93 (1994–2000) | 10 (2001–2003) | – | 103 |
| Tom Hickey | 67 (2013–2018) | 23 (2019–2020) | Gold Coast 12, Sydney 49 | 151 |
| Paul Harding† | 40 (1990–1991) | 43 (1992–1994) | – | 83 |
| Jason Heatley | 60 (1997–2000) | 3 (1995–1996) | – | 63 |
| Beau Maister | 21 (2012–2014) | 23 (2008–2010) | – | 44 |
| Koby Stevens | 17 (2017–2018) | 11 (2010–2012) | Footscray 63 | 91 |
| Dale Kickett | 21 (1992) | 2 (1991) | Fitzroy 15, Essendon 8, Fremantle 135 | 181 |
| Ian Dargie† | 3 (1990) | 1 (1991) | – | 4 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- 12 players have played senior AFL for both St Kilda and West Coast since 1990, led by Jamie Cripps (16 games for St Kilda, 261 for West Coast). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Fraser Gehrig played the most games for St Kilda: 145. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Jamie Cripps played the most games for West Coast: 261. See the list→
- Five of them played for St Kilda first and seven played for West Coast first. See the list→
- Three of the 12 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 336 players have played senior AFL for St Kilda since 1990, and 182 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 291 players have played senior AFL for West Coast since 1990, and 132 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- St Kilda shares the most players with Hawthorn: 20. See them→
- West Coast shares the most players with Richmond: 15. See them→
- Did Jamie Cripps play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 16 games for St Kilda (2011–2012) and 261 for West Coast (2013–2026). See the list→
- Did Fraser Gehrig play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 145 games for St Kilda (2001–2008) and 115 for West Coast (1995–2000). See the list→
- Did Michael Gardiner play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 52 games for St Kilda (2008–2011) and 129 for West Coast (1997–2006). See the list→
- Did Liam Ryan play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 17 games for St Kilda (2026) and 125 for West Coast (2018–2025). See the list→
- Did David Sierakowski play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 93 games for St Kilda (1994–2000) and 10 for West Coast (2001–2003). See the list→
- Did Tom Hickey play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 67 games for St Kilda (2013–2018) and 23 for West Coast (2019–2020). See the list→
- Did Paul Harding play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 40 games for St Kilda (1990–1991) and 43 for West Coast (1992–1994). See the list→
- Did Jason Heatley play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 60 games for St Kilda (1997–2000) and 3 for West Coast (1995–1996). See the list→
- Did Beau Maister play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 21 games for St Kilda (2012–2014) and 23 for West Coast (2008–2010). See the list→
- Did Koby Stevens play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 17 games for St Kilda (2017–2018) and 11 for West Coast (2010–2012). See the list→
- Did Dale Kickett play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 21 games for St Kilda (1992) and 2 for West Coast (1991). See the list→
- Did Ian Dargie play for St Kilda and West Coast? Yes: 3 games for St Kilda (1990) and 1 for West Coast (1991). See the list→
More club pairings
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)
West Coast shares the most with
Common questions
How many players have played for both St Kilda and West Coast?
12 players have played senior AFL for both St Kilda and West Coast since 1990, led by Jamie Cripps (16 games for St Kilda, 261 for West Coast).
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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