News & Events

The latest news and events at the Club are provided below.

Round 1 Review

The Saints opened their season with a 30-point loss to East Fremantle Eagles at Richard Guelfi Reserve in Round 1, fielding a significantly reshaped line-up following last year’s premiership side.

The Saints entered the match with 11 different players from that side, including seven League debutants. East Fremantle made the early impact, kicking the opening two goals before James Spicer registered the Saints’ first major of the season. The visitors added two more goals for the term, while newcomer Shannon Taylor marked his first appearance with a goal. At quarter time, East Fremantle led by 12 points.

The second quarter proved challenging for the Saints, with East Fremantle adding goals at the 12 and 18-minute marks. The Saints were restricted to three behinds for the term, heading into the main break trailing 2.5 (17) to 6.6 (42), a 25-point deficit.

The Saints responded strongly after half time. Goals from Kieran Guy and Rhai-Arn Cox inside the opening three minutes, followed by Clayton Taylor at the seven-minute mark, reduced the margin to just eight points. However, East Fremantle regained control, kicking the next three goals before adding another after the three-quarter time siren to extend the lead to 31 points.

The Saints showed continued effort in the final term, with Jayden Cappeau scoring early and Kieran Guy adding his second goal midway through the quarter. East Fremantle responded with goals at the 10-minute mark and in the final minute to secure the 12.8 (80) to 7.8 (50) victory.

While the result was disappointing, the Saints' new-look squad showed glimpses of promise and will benefit from time to develop cohesion. Earlier in the day, the Thirds fell to Joondalup by 36 points, while the Reserves were defeated by 105 points, with seven players required to back up across both matches due to limited numbers.

Grand Final Review

13 September 2025

The Saints have ended a 27-year wait for a premiership with a gripping three-point victory over the Kelmscott Bulldogs in the PFL C4-Grade Grand Final at Burrendah Reserve. In their first decider since 2021, the Saints secured a 3.10 (28) to 3.7 (25) win.

Kelmscott struck early with a goal inside the opening minute, before heavy rain turned the contest into a scrappy, physical battle. The Bulldogs’ tough approach proved costly when Saints midfielder Tristan Edmonds was forced from the ground with concussion after a head-high hit midway through the term. Mitch Hunter hit back with a goal for Stirling, but Kelmscott responded late to lead by six points at quarter time.

The second quarter was dominated by defensive pressure and wet conditions, with neither side able to find a goal.

Kelmscott extended their advantage early in the third term before Jake Atkinson gave the Saints hope with a crucial major just before the three quarter time siren, trimming the deficit to six points.
Momentum swung Stirling’s way in the final quarter. The Saints controlled much of the play, and at the 10-minute mark Joel Julian kicked truly to put them ahead for the first time in the game.

Kelmscott pressed hard in the closing stages, and in the dying seconds of the game (which appeared to run overtime), Kelmscott were given a free kick deep in their forward pocket. With a kick after the siren, Kelmscott could only manage a behind, giving the Saints their long-awaited triumph.

The Saints final score of 3.10 (28) set a new record for their lowest ever winning score. It was also the second lowest ever Grand Final winning score in any PFL Senior Men's League grade, only one point ahead of Collegians score in their 2002 B-Grade Grand Final win over Scarborough.

Saints captain Harrison Tyler was awarded the Best On Ground Medal by the umpires, while Mitch Hunter, Cameron Grover, Sam Handcock and Marcus Lazic were also influential. After the game, coach Jack Babic praised the efforts of the entire playing squad over the year, and the Saints faithful ensured the celebrations carried well beyond the final siren.