Ex-West Coast Eagle Fraser Gehrig part of St Kilda’s game day pie promotion in clash with Geelong

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Camera IconRetired Eagles legend Fraser Gehrig took part in a pie giveaway at Marvel Stadium. Credit: AFL

The Saints’ round nine clash with the Cats got off to a dour start, but a cameo from West Coast and St Kilda legend Fraser Gehrig certainly lightened the mood.

Once known for his intimidating on-field persona, the ‘G-Train’ cut a relaxed figure at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

He accomplished just about everything in his 14-year AFL career, making the All-Australian team twice and leading the Coleman Medal count in both 2004 and 2005.

But on Friday night, Gehrig assumed another role: meat pie enthusiast.

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Gehrig’s cameo was part of a promotion for St Kilda’s game day partner Deliveroo.

But cameras still cut to the two-time All-Australian sitting in the stands, where he handed out pies to other footy fans.

“He’s giving away pies,” Fox Footy commentator Brian Taylor said.

“He’s enjoying that pie, I tell you what, two bites and it was gone,” added James Brayshaw.

Punters on social media lapped up Gehrig’s appearance at the footy, although some were shocked that the two-time Coleman Medallist chose not to eat his pie with sauce.

Gehrig played 115 games for the Eagles between 1995 and 2000, kicking 159 goals before moving to St Kilda.

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