Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Biography

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera opens up on the intense media speculation surrounding his contract situation in 2025.

"I take myself back to my younger self when I was a little kid and how obsessed I was with footy and I just loved playing the game, so I think that held me in good stead," he said.

"It didn't get me distracted. I had a good manager that looked after all that stuff for me, so I didn't have to worry. I had great family members who were there for me, you know they're only a call away if things are getting tough. And then I had 'Hilly' [Brad Hill] and some of the Indigenous players I'm pretty close with, if I needed to have a talk, I'd talk to them and let it all out. But yeah, last year was pretty special."

The Saints name Callum Wilkie and Jack Sinclair as co-captains for 2026, while Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has been elevated into a leadership role.

"Cal and Jack have earned the trust of this playing group," football boss Lenny Hayes said.

"They're consistent, resilient and completely team-first in everything they do, and together they represent the work ethic and accountability we want this football club to be known for."

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera claims his maiden Trevor Barker Award as St Kilda's best and fairest after a brilliant 2025 season.

The 22-year-old averaged 29.9 disposals, 3.1 clearances, and 2.3 tackles while kicking 17 goals in 23 games in 2025, where he was named All-Australian at half-back.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera rejects huge interest from SA rivals to officially remain with St Kilda after signing a two-year contract extension that will make him the first AFL player to earn $2 million a season.

"From the moment I arrived at St Kilda, the staff and my teammates have supported me in every way, not just to be a better footballer, but a better person," Wanganeen-Milera said.

"I know how special it is to pull on the red, white and black. Every time I run out, I'm representing my family, my culture and this club. That means everything to me."

St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne are the latest players to call out racist abuse from faceless trolls online, with the pair sharing details of a series of messages they received via social media.

"To hide behind a fake account is cowardly and I want the people that have created these online accounts and racially abused our players to know that our game does not want you," AFL CEO Andrew Dillon said.

"Real fans don't racially abuse players. We have been clear that there is absolutely no place for this behaviour in our sport and in society."

Jase Burgoyne has strongly urged childhood friend Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera to consider joining him at Alberton next season.

"We're extremely close, we're talking every day and every time he's back in Adelaide, we're catching up," Burgoyne said.

"He's already got links here, his uncle (Gavin Wanganeen) played here and growing up he was around the club a little bit.

"I've said to him, 'We're going to have fun, we've got me here, Horny (Horne-Francis)', plus he knows some of the other boys like Josh (Sinn).

"It's a serious job, AFL. But I've said to him, 'think about the fun we can have as well'.

"He's going to do what's best for his family ... hopefully that's here."

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is reportedly highly sought after by multiple clubs, with offers of up to a million dollars and long-term contracts expected, but the Saints are eager to keep him as a key player in their future.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has re-signs with St Kilda for two additional years and will remain at the club until the end of 2025.

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera makes his AFL debut for St Kilda at Perth Stadium with 13 disposals (10 kicks and 3 handballs), 4 marks and 2 tackles in a 10-point win over Fremantle.

St Kilda select Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera with pick No.11 in the 2021 National Draft.

Draft Report: Wanganeen-Milera's stocks are rising - and fast. After impressing at senior level for Glenelg, the athletically gifted 18-year-old was SA's at the under-19 carnival, dancing around opponents before finding a teammate with precision. There have been some questions over the contested side of his game but the nephew of Port Adelaide and Essendon great Gavin, Wanganeen is an exciting prospect who boasts plenty of X-factor, clean hands, remarkable balance and speed.