Saint dons the halo

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Saint dons the halo

http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/68246

By Paul Pickering



18th December 2008 11:00:25 AM

Dandenong Stingray Steven Gaertner is now a Saint. 25708 Picture: Meagan Rogers

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STEVEN Gaertner had prepared himself for the worst ahead of Tuesday’s AFL Rookie Draft - and who could blame him.

The Dandenong Stingrays key position star knows the agony of draft day better than most, having been overlooked while many of his less-credentialled peers found their way onto AFL lists over the past two years.

But Gaertner’s fortune finally changed on Tuesday morning, when St Kilda chose him with pick 58 – its fourth rookie selection.

The new Saint was ecstatic.

“I started playing footy when I was eight years old, so to finally get the chance that I’ve wanted all my life is just unbelievable,â€

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The Aspendale Gardens resident has been training with St Kilda for the past fortnight and says he could not have asked for a warmer reception.

“All the guys have been so nice and welcoming,â€