FIVE Saints have been selected in AFL Media’s team of the week for Round 14.

Dylan Roberton (half-back), Jack Steven (wing), Jack Lonie (half-forward), Josh Bruce (centre-half-forward), and David Armitage (ruck rover) make up almost one-quarter of the team.

Other Saints Nick Riewoldt, Billy Longer, Sean Dempster, Leigh Montagna and Jarryn Geary would have not looked out of place in this team, which also included Gary Ablett for the first time in 2015.

At least one Saint has been named in the team of the week in each of St Kilda’s last five games, compared to just three times in the first eight rounds.

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Here is what AFL Media had to say about each of the five selected Saints:

DYLAN ROBERTON (St Kilda) - Underlined his improvement with an attacking game off half-back against the hapless Bombers. Finished with a career-high 31 possessions and seven inside 50s.

FEATURE: Roberton's resurgence

JACK STEVEN (St Kilda) - Continued a fine season with a superb midfield performance, only bettered by sidekick David Armitage. Finished with 29 possessions and a team-high 11 tackles as the Saints smothered the Bombers with their pressure.

JACK LONIE (St Kilda) - The 18-year-old earned his NAB AFL Rising Star nomination, delivering a dangerous performance across half-forward against the Bombers. Finishing with five inside 50s, he created opportunities with his clever ball use. His dribble goal from tight on the boundary was brilliant.

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JOSH BRUCE (St Kilda)- Kicked five goals but was praised post-match for his work-rate defensively and ability to cover the ground tirelessly, much like his skipper. Turning him into a forward has been a stroke of coaching genius.

ARTICLE: Bruce reaps the rewards

DAVID ARMITAGE (St Kilda) - The much-improved midfielder continues to rack up the ball at will, finishing with 38 possessions against Essendon. Has grown massively as a leader to replace Lenny Hayes.

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The most players St Kilda have had in the AFL’s team of the week before round 14 was four, following the club’s astonishing comeback against the Bulldogs in round six.

Jack Billings, Sam Fisher, David Armitage and Jack Steven made the 22 that week.

AFL TEAM OF THE WEEK NOMINATIONS 2015:

Armitage: 5

Steven: 3

Montagna, Fisher, Bruce: 2

Lonie, Roberton, Billings, Riewoldt: 1