ST KILDA has been dealt a huge blow ahead of facing Gold Coast on Saturday night, with superstar Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera a late scratching.

The Saints say their midfield ace is being "managed" for the match at Darwin's TIO Stadium.

He has been replaced in the 23 by Ryan Byrnes.

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Wanganeen-Milera is putting together another superb season on the back of his maiden All-Australian campaign in 2025, averaging 27 disposals and kicking seven goals through the first eight rounds.

The last time the 23-year-old missed a match was in June, 2024.

Gold Coast has made just one change during the week as it seeks a ninth straight win in the Top End, replacing suspended Sam Clohesy with Ben Jepson.

Gold Coast v St Kilda at TIO Stadium, 6.40pm ACST

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Gold Coast: Nil
St Kilda: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (managed) replaced in selected side by Ryan Byrnes

Gold Coast returns to its home away from home in Darwin on Saturday night, with St Kilda the first of two opponents for the Suns in the top end.

Gold Coast (5-3) delivered its most convincing performance for more than a month as it won a grind in the wet against Greater Western Sydney to hold on to a spot in the top five.

The Suns have a golden opportunity to build on their form and begin making their move as they host the Saints at TIO Stadium where they have won eight in a row by an average of 39 points. 

St Kilda (4-4) again showed that it is a level above the lesser lights as it backed up a trouncing of West Coast to withstand an early Carlton challenge before powering away for a commanding win.

The Saints now need to prove that they are ready to take the next step by taking their first scalp of the season from a side currently sitting above them and in the top half of the ladder.   

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Geelong and Collingwood meet in a blockbuster at the MCG on Saturday night as Magpies great Scott Pendlebury draws equal with the all-time games played record set by North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey.

The Cats (5-3) were tested early before putting the foot down to blow away North Melbourne in familiar fashion for a 15th consecutive win against the Roos.

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But, they can expect a tougher challenge – and likely more dour contest – against the Pies after winning five of their seven meetings since 2021 by an average of only 10 points. 

Collingwood (4-1-3) very nearly pulled off a win for the ages as an undermanned side battled against its own mounting injury toll and Hawthorn's red-hot midfield before walking away with a gut-wrenching draw.

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It was arguably the Pies' most impressive performance of the season as they again proved they can challenge the top sides even if they are yet to claim a victory against a side sitting above them.

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Match Previews R9: Geelong v Collingwood

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Cats and the Magpies at the MCG

Published on May 5, 2026

Collingwood has been bolstered by the return of Scott Pendlebury, Jeremy Howe and Beau McCreery. Harry Perryman (hamstring), Wil Parker (omitted), and Will Hayes (omitted) come out of the side.

Geelong is still missing Gryan Miers (knee) but welcomes back Rhys Stanley in place of Mitch Edwards (managed).

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