St Kilda has announced co-captains for season 2021.
The Saints have elevated Jack Steele to the captaincy alongside Jarryn Geary who will remain in the role.
Steele and Geary will be supported by new vice-captains Dougal Howard and Tim Membrey, with Seb Ross, Jack Billings and Callum Wilkie making up the seven-man leadership group.
Reigning best and fairest Steele was honoured to share the role with the inspirational Geary.
“I’m really grateful to have been given this honour, it’s a true privilege,” Steele told saints.com.au.
“When you walk through the Hall of Fame at RSEA Park and see names like Frawley, Harvey, Barker and Baldock, it’s really humbling to now be continuing their legacy.
“To have Gears alongside me is also really special. He’s really taken me under his wing, and I’ve learned so much from him since joining the club. His leadership is second to none, not just his voice on-field, but also how he rallies the group off it.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to learn from him, while also getting stuck into all the responsibilities of being an AFL captain.”
Coach Brett Ratten said of Geary and Steele: “He’s been a fantastic captain for many years, and the fact he was voted in again is testament to how his teammates feel about him.
“The addition of Jack is a nice balance, and it really shows the direction this group is heading moving forward, which is really exciting.”
The Saints take on Carlton in the AAMI Community Series on March before casting their eye to the Round 1 clash with GWS at Giants stadium on March 21.