ST KILDA skipper Nick Riewoldt has been at the centre of an eclectic array of storylines this year.

In Round 1 he skippered the Saints for the 200th time and the following week he celebrated his 300th game.

He’s been concussed, injured and also questioned for his post-match conduct after St Kilda defeated Essendon in Round 9.

And on Saturday night it was a Bulldogs fan who drew the six-time best and fairest’s attention.

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After the ball trickled out of bounds in St Kilda’s forward pocket, Riewoldt was patted on the arm by a Dogs supporter.

His reaction indicated he was not too pleased, something Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall sympathised with on Fox Footy’s coverage.

“It wasn’t malicious,” Dunstall said.

“But the problem is, if you start allowing fans to touch players we set a very dangerous precedent.

“We know where that will probably end up.”

Riewoldt went on to be one of the best players on the ground, booting four goals and clunking 10 marks in St Kilda’s shock 15-point victory.