St Kilda’s forward line has been strengthened with the re-signing of Dan Butler, Cooper Sharman, and Lance Collard, all committing to fresh deals with the club. Butler and Sharman have each signed two-year extensions, while Collard has secured a three-year deal after making his AFL debut in Round 1 this season.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 25: Sam Walsh of the Blues is tackled by Cooper Sharman of the Saints during the 2024 AFL Round 24 match between the Carlton Blues and the St Kilda Saints at Marvel Stadium on August 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
St Kilda’s Executive General Manager of Football, David Misson, expressed his satisfaction with the signings, noting the important roles each player plays in the team’s forward structure.
“Dan, Cooper, and Lance all bring something unique to our forward mix, and we’re pleased to have them locked in for the next few years,” Misson said. “Dan’s pressure is elite, and his tenacity is clear every time he steps on the field. Cooper has been a reliable option for us, especially with his accurate goal-kicking and overhead marking. Lance is still developing, but we believe he has a bright future ahead.”
Misson emphasized that while Collard is still adjusting to life at AFL level, the club has confidence in his potential to grow into a key player with more experience and development.
These re-signings follow Mason Wood’s contract extension, further bolstering St Kilda’s lineup as the club looks to the future.
