ST KILDA has temporarily retired Nick Riewoldt's famous No.12 as the six new Saints got their jumper numbers for next year.

Riewoldt's glittering 336-game career came to an end this year and the club is honouring the ex-skipper's legacy by keeping the number No.12 vacant in 2018.

"We believe, and I know it's a view shared by many St Kilda supporters, that temporarily retiring the No.12 is the right call and honours the legacy Nick has created over past 17 years," Saints CEO Matt Finnis said.

"We know that it will be strange for many to see a Saints team without it, but I have no doubt that the day will come where we see the number 12 being proudly represented in the red, white and black again."

Meanwhile, the newest additions to the club have been given their numbers.

Top draftee and No.7 overall Hunter Clark has taken over Leigh Montagna's famous No.11, while pick No.8 Nick Coffield has been given No.33.

Sean Dempster passed his No.24 onto his cousin Logan Austin, who joined the club from Port Adelaide, while draftees Oscar Clavarino (No.38), Ben Paton (No.45) and Doulton Langlands (No.46) have also been allocated their numbers.