Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has given St Kilda their best AFL news in 15 years, rejecting huge interest from the Adelaide clubs and re-signing for two years.
The breakout star becomes the first AFL player to earn $2 million per year in signing through to the end of 2027.
A membership offer released to celebrate the news generated so much interest it crashed the club website on Monday afternoon.
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Teammate Bradley Hill’s daughter baby daughter Harriet broke the news at a Saints players’ meeting, sparking raucous scenes.
“We love Harriet and we love Nas,” yelled coach Ross Lyon.
The 22-year-old had been cagey about his future, the most hotly anticipated contract call this year, amid his breakout season, but has ultimately turned his back on monster long-term offers from Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
“I know how special it is to pull on the red, white and black. Every time I run out, I’m representing my family, my culture and this club. That means everything to me,” the Indigenous young gun said in a club statement.“I’ve still got so much I want to improve in my game, and I know this is the right place for me to keep growing. I’ve got great people around me who push me to be better every day.“I want to help create something long-lasting here.”

The South Australian was the major target for both Adelaide and Port, though neither realistically had the draft capital to appease the Saints in a trade this year.
The short-term contract means the two Adelaide clubs will circle again with fresh attempts to lure Wanganeen-Milera back to his home state, and with time to amass better trade capital.
But the deal also gives St Kilda the opportunity to show their young star, pivotal to their on-field fortunes, that Moorabbin is the place to be long term.
“Nasiah’s commitment to the club is a strong vote of confidence in not only the culture we’ve built, but in the future we’re creating both on and off the field,” Saints football boss David Misson said.
“Nas is a well-loved and deeply connected member of our team. His decision to stay is brilliant news for the entire footy club, from the playing group to our loyal supporters.”

Had Wanganeen-Milera chosen to walk, it would have been a devastating blow for the Saints, whose fans had carried signs saying “we love you Nas” to recent home games.
Instead, it is the best news for long-suffering Saints fans since their team was in premiership contention in 2009-10.
Wanganeen-Milera, who was pick No.11 in the 2022 draft, has been moved from half-back into the midfield with devastating effect this season.
The silky-skilled star with a scintillating turn of pace has averaged 30.2 disposals, three clearances and 6.4 score involvements per game while kicking 17 goals, emerging as a genuine matchwinner.
That included a breathtaking four-goal performance against Melbourne, including the final two majors at the death to deliver a six-point victory.
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee was among Power players who made direct pitches to Wanganeen-Milera.
“Congrats to him really, he’s an amazing player,” Rozee told reporters on Monday.
“Not only us, but I think every side in the competition would love to have a player like him.
“He has earnt every part of what is coming his way.”
With their main man locked in, St Kilda will continue to attempt to bolster their list around him.
The Saints have a huge seven-year contract in front of Carlton free agent Tom De Koning, with the ruckman expected to walk for close to $1.7 million per year, and are also after GWS defender Leek Aleer.
Midfielder Marcus Windhager is yet to re-sign, while popular ruckman Rowan Marshall appears no certainty to stay.
St Kilda won’t play finals this season but are on a four-game winning streak ahead of facing the Giants away on Sunday.
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