St Kilda have received at least $4 million more each year for the last three years from the AFL than the next Victorian teams.

The Saints have received an AFL distribution significantly greater than any other Victorian team for the past three years under the equalisation model, with funding of more than $20 million a year putting them closer in funding terms to the Brisbane Lions than the next Victorian teams.

The club financial reports for last year reveal where the AFL's money went in distributions, with the Saints remaining the highest recipient of the Victorian clubs. Figures for most, but not all, of the clubs have been released.

Brett Ratten gives instructions to St Kilda players late last season. Credit:AAP

The Saints' total AFL distribution last year was $20,635,000, which was up $96,522 on 2018. They also received $20.6 million in 2017.