The 21-year old tall forward comes to the Saints as part of a pre-draft selection trade with Greater Western Sydney. The Saints traded away pick 12 for Lee and will also receive picks 24 and 43.
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The Giants had the rights to Lee as he had spent a year on an AFL list when he was drafted to Adelaide in 2008.
Lee, who stands at 195cm and weighs 94 kilograms, kicked 60 goals for WAFL club Claremont this season and was part of its premiership win.
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St Kilda head of football Chris Pelchen said the Saints had scored a coup by landing the ready-made forward while still holding a strong position in the coming NAB AFL Draft.
"Full credit to our list manager Ameet Bains and recruiting manager Tony Elshaug on securing a player who is capable of playing senior football for the Saints in 2013, while also maintaining our position within the first 25 selections at this year's draft," Pelchen said in a statement released by the Saints.
The Saints could still feature in the first round of the draft as they are expected to be awarded pick 13 as compensation for losing Brendon Goddard to Essendon in free agency.
Long-term tall forwards are a priority for the Saints as veterans Justin Koschitzke and Nick Riewoldt both start next season aged 30.
Luke Holmesby covers St Kilda news for AFL.com.au. Follow him on Twitter - @AFL_Luke
