The race to secure Jake Carlisle's services in 2016 have yet another bidder, with St Kilda believed to be chasing the prized tall.

The Saints are understood to have placed themselves in the mix to land the out-of-contract Essendon defender, who is among the most highly sought-after players yet to sign for next year.

Jake Carlisle in action early in the year. Credit:Getty Images

St Kilda are not sure what chance they stand of landing Carlisle, and are acutely aware of the competition they face. Carlton, the Western Bulldogs, North Melbourne and Fremantle have also been linked to Carlisle, whose stocks rose following the re-signing of Alex Rance by Richmond in the middle of the year.