St Kilda captain Cal Wilkie (28.08.26)

[upbeat music] Well, our first guest today gave some thought to his playing future last summer, but from a St Kilda perspective, thank goodness he stayed at Moorabbin.

Cal Wilkie has long stood as one of the best defenders in the game, but this week, in the eyes of the coaches, he was announced as the best, taking home the AFLCA's inaugural Defensive Player of the Year award on a night where he earned a second All-Australian blazer, and he joins us on The Captain's Run with thanks to Footy Colours Day this morning.

Cal, big welcome to you, and congrats on your fine season.

Hey, Sam.

Thanks for that.

Yeah, no, thanks for having me on.

[upbeat music] Well, our first guest today gave some thought to his playing future last summer, but from a St Kilda perspective, thank goodness he stayed at Moorabbin.

Cal Wilkie has long stood as one of the best defenders in the game, but this week, in the eyes of the coaches, he was announced as the best, taking home the AFLCA's inaugural Defensive Player of the Year award on a night where he earned a second All-Australian blazer, and he joins us on The Captain's Run with thanks to Footy Colours Day this morning.

Cal, big welcome to you, and congrats on your fine season.

Hey, Sam.

Thanks for that.

Yeah, no, thanks for having me on.