Nick Winmar has been cut by the Saints. Picture: Chris Eastman Source: Herald Sun
Classic all-rounder who can break lines from defence, rotate through the midfield, and sneak forward to kick goals.
THE manager of axed St Kilda youngster Nick Winmar has lashed out at the Saints and says Winmar could turn his back on the AFL.
St Kilda announced today it was delisting Winmar, 21, meaning every player brought into the club in the 2009 draft and trade period is now gone.
The speedster was the last player left on the Saints' list of those brought in after the Grand Final loss to Geelong.
The wretched two-month period saw St Kilda cough up prized picks for Andrew Lovett and Brett Peake, lose Collingwood-turned premiership midfielder Luke Ball for nothing and draft Winmar, Jesse Smith, Adam Pattison and Will Johnson - who have all since been delisted.
Agent Paul Connors said Winmar returned from the players' six-week post-season break with his teammates and was cut after a bad time-trial.
"There's no way this sort of thing should happen," Connors said on his website sportsnewsfirst.com.au."It's a poor reflection on the St Kilda football club and the system.
"It makes it extremely difficult for any player who is delisted after the national draft to be picked up by another club."
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Winmar now has the option of nominating for the December 11 pre-season and rookie drafts, but due to a reduction in rookie lists next season picks there will be far less selections than in recent years.
The Saints have now lost their first selection in the 2008-10 drafts, with Tom Lynch (Adelaide) and Jamie Cripps (West Coast) traded in the past two seasons.
Winmar, who was recruited using pick 32 overall, played just two matches in his three years at the club and had a year left on his contract.
"Late last week we advised Nick and his manager that we would be releasing him from the final year of his contract," Saints footy boss Chris Pelchen said.
"This was a difficult decision, however we feel it is the right one for both Nick and the club. Nick has been a respected member of the Saints over the past three years and we wish him every success for the future."
The Saints will now carry an extra pick on December 11.
The Saints have been linked to former West Coast midfielder Adam Cockie, who impressed at VFL affiliate Sandringham this season.
St Kilda today flies to Colorado for its high-altitude training camp under respected new fitness chief Bill Davoren.
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