Fraser Gehrig, together with the St Kilda Football Club coaching and medical staff, today made the decision to place himself on the Club’s long-term injury list. The G Train, whose chronic arthritic conditions in his hands have worsened in recent weeks, will rest while the Club explores options for its best management. This year is Fraser’s 13th AFL season, and he remains one of the most feared forwards in the game. Fraser said, “My body just isn’t what is used to be and despite my best efforts to play competitively, I’ll now need to take some time to work out how to better manage my hands.”

“My return this year was always going to be a risk but I love the Saints and the game and was fully prepared to take my chances. I don’t regret a minute of it but these days I’ve got to listen to my body when it tells me that I’m pushing it too hard.”

Senior Coach, Ross Lyon said, “Football can be a gruelling sport but when your body tells you to rest, you need to rest. Fraser is one of the most popular players in the competition and will be an inspiration to the game for many years to come.”

Background Information

Player Name: Fraser Gehrig
Date of Birth: 03/03/1976
Games for St Kilda: 140
AFL Games Total: 255
Career Goals: 540
Career Behinds: 282
Debut for St Kilda: 2001
Recruited From: West Coast / Wodonga Raiders / Murray U18

Fraser was drafted to St Kilda in the 1993 National AFL Draft 1st round selection (West Coast) No. 16 overall; 2000 National AFL Draft traded by West Coast for David Sierakowski and No. 18 (Daniel Kerr).

Player honours: St Kilda 2nd best and fairest 2001; All-Australian 1997, 2004; Coleman Medal 2004, 2005; St Kilda leading goal kicker 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006; West Coast leading goal kicker 1998; AFL Rising Star nominee 1995; St Kilda pre-season premiership side 2004.