Despite the fact ex-AFL star Heath Shaw was unable to don the Saints jumper on Friday, he and Ricky Nixon still drew a big crowd to Benalla Lakeside Centre that night for the club’s sportman’s night.
Plenty of Saints’ faithful turned out for the big event, with all getting the chance to listen to Shaw and Nixon share tales from their playing days.
Ensign photographer Brenden Paddock was there on the night to capture plenty of smiling faces.
What a night (below):
In good company: Brodie Webster, Sam Little, Chris Plum, Ryan Harper and Lydia Hanrahan.
Blake Goodwin, Heath Shaw
Rubbing shoulders with the best: and Craig Williams.
Three’s company: Jamie Smith, John Martiniello and Blake Goodwin.
Molly Doidge, Tessie Symes, Kels Palpratt, Rhiannon Teichert and Chloe Hill.
Chatting with Chicken: Matt Ryan, Ricky Nixon and Aaron Blackburn.
Cheers lads (above): Ian Rawlings, Ricky Martiniello and Jamie Smith.
Kicking back: John Chivers, Ryan Harper, Chris Plum and Patty Hide.
Sharing stories: Gavin Macdonald and James Davies.
Chewing the fat: Baily Macdonald and James Davies.
Lining one up (left): Vaughan Kirk.
Club great: Bayden Edmonson.
Lads: Ben Cooke and Luke Dunne.
Peace: Ethan Cooke.