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St Kilda
Jack Steven and Billy Longer have booked their spot in Saturday’s Round 1 encounter with the Lions.
Longer (hip flexor) and Steven (ankle) showed no signs of the minor injuries incurred during the JLT Community Series, giving Alan Richardson almost a full squad to choose from.
Only Darren Minchington (knee) and Nathan Freeman (hamstring) remain absent from the main group, ensuring there were plenty of tough decisions at the selection table.
As reported earlier this week, young gun Hunter Clark will make his debut against the Lions after an eye-catching pre-season campaign.
In a significant boost, Paddy McCartin and Dave Armitage will both return to the action after missing a large chunk of the 2017 seaosn.
McCartin joins fellow big man Josh Bruce and the versatile Tim Membrey in a formidable set-up, while Ben Long gets his chance at their feet.
Long played four matches in the red, white and black last year, showing glimpses of his sublime skills.
Coffield was squeezed out of the line-up with the Saints at full strength down back, boasting an experienced and settled unit led by skipper Jarryn Geary, Dylan Roberton and marking machine Jake Carlisle.
Brisbane
Number one draft pick Cam Rayner will make his AFL debut for the Brisbane Lions on Saturday against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
Rayner has had an impressive pre-season and tallied 10 tackles and 13 disposals in the last JLT Series hit-out against the Gold Coast Suns to book his place in the team. The 18-year-old will slot into the forward line.
Luke Hodge and Charlie Cameron are both named to make their Club debuts, with Hodge selected at half-back and Cameron in the forward pocket.
Tom Bell, Allen Christensen and Mitch Robinson - who all missed the majority of the 2017 season through injury - will make their returns this weekend.
14 of the 22 players who played against North Melbourne in the final round of last season are named again. Jarrod Berry and Eric Hipwood didn't play in that match due to injury, along with the three new faces and three returning players.
- St Kilda v Brisbane
- AFL Match Centre
- Etihad Stadium Event Information
- Date: saturday, march 24, 2018
- Time: 3.35pm
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
- Weather: 24° Showers
- Tickets: Ticketmaster. GA Adult $25.00, Concession $17.00, Child 6-14 $5.00
- FTA Broadcast: 7mate (QLD only)
- STV Broadcast: Foxsports 3
- Streaming; Foxtel Go!, Foxtel Now, Watchafl.com
- Mobile: AFL Live App, Watchafl
St Kilda
Jack Steven and Billy Longer have booked their spot in Saturday’s Round 1 encounter with the Lions.
Longer (hip flexor) and Steven (ankle) showed no signs of the minor injuries incurred during the JLT Community Series, giving Alan Richardson almost a full squad to choose from.
Only Darren Minchington (knee) and Nathan Freeman (hamstring) remain absent from the main group, ensuring there were plenty of tough decisions at the selection table.
As reported earlier this week, young gun Hunter Clark will make his debut against the Lions after an eye-catching pre-season campaign.
In a significant boost, Paddy McCartin and Dave Armitage will both return to the action after missing a large chunk of the 2017 seaosn.
McCartin joins fellow big man Josh Bruce and the versatile Tim Membrey in a formidable set-up, while Ben Long gets his chance at their feet.
Long played four matches in the red, white and black last year, showing glimpses of his sublime skills.
Coffield was squeezed out of the line-up with the Saints at full strength down back, boasting an experienced and settled unit led by skipper Jarryn Geary, Dylan Roberton and marking machine Jake Carlisle.
Brisbane
Number one draft pick Cam Rayner will make his AFL debut for the Brisbane Lions on Saturday against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
Rayner has had an impressive pre-season and tallied 10 tackles and 13 disposals in the last JLT Series hit-out against the Gold Coast Suns to book his place in the team. The 18-year-old will slot into the forward line.
Luke Hodge and Charlie Cameron are both named to make their Club debuts, with Hodge selected at half-back and Cameron in the forward pocket.
Tom Bell, Allen Christensen and Mitch Robinson - who all missed the majority of the 2017 season through injury - will make their returns this weekend.
14 of the 22 players who played against North Melbourne in the final round of last season are named again. Jarrod Berry and Eric Hipwood didn't play in that match due to injury, along with the three new faces and three returning players.
