They made their debut in an away game against Collingwood on 8 May 1897 , which they lost 2.4 .
St Kilda were one of the eight clubs that took part in the inaugural VFL season in 1897 .
St Kilda made St Kilda 's debut in an away game against Collingwood on 8 May 1897 , which they lost 2.4 .
St Kilda were one of the eight clubs that took part in the inaugural VFL season in 1897 .