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$2m a year: Saints star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera makes huge contract call

Wanganeen-Milera chose financial security at St Kilda with a $4 million deal despite interest from South Australian clubs, becoming the AFL's first $2 million-per-year player.

  • On August 17, 2025, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera signed a two-year contract extension with St Kilda, keeping him until the end of 2027.
  • Wanganeen-Milera chose to remain loyal to St Kilda despite lucrative offers to return to South Australia and longer tenures elsewhere.
  • The 22-year-old midfielder has had a breakout season, moving into the midfield and delivering match-winning performances that have raised his profile.
  • His new deal, worth $4 million over two years, will make him the AFL's first player to earn $2 million per season, a sign of strong club faith.
  • Wanganeen-Milera's commitment provides key momentum for St Kilda's rebuild ahead of expected additions like Carlton's Tom De Koning and reinforces the club's future direction.
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ESPN broke the news in United States on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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