EMERGING midfielder Luke Dunstan has returned to full training this week following shoulder surgery late last season.

The 19-year-old is one of a number of Saints that have completed restricted trainings programs and are no undertaking a rigorous two months of fitness programs in preparation for 2015.

“It’s pleasing to see so many players take part in full training at this stage in the season,” High Performance Manager Adam Basil told SAINTS.com.au.

“We have had a significant focus on running and endurance up until this point and we’ll continue to develop a high level of conditioning through an intensive training block before we start to freshen up for the season.”

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Dunstan played 16 senior games in his first year at the Saints in 2014, but was hampered by persistent shoulder issues that forced him into surgery after round 19.

Despite the setback, the left footer was named St Kilda's Most Promising Player on Best and Fairest night.

"Luke had a fantastic start to his career as a teenager and looked really comfortable at the level," Midfield coach said in his 2014 season review.

"He’s going to be a great player for us going forward so long as he keeps working as hard as he did this season."

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Swingman Josh Bruce’s recovery is also on track after he underwent shin surgery in August.  Bruce has been building on his pre-season form, recording a personal best time in the 2km time trial on Wednesday when the players returned to training.

Significantly, Tom Lee, Eli Templeton, Jimmy Webster, Jarryn Geary, Luke Delaney, Tom Curren and Shane Savage have also been given a clean bill of health.

After suffering a setback with his shoulder in New Zealand, Arryn Siposs will remain on a modified program as he recovers from surgery.

New recruit Jack Lonie will also have a delayed return after the small forward rolled his ankle at the last session before Christmas. He will commence running later this month.

Tom Hickey (knee) and Sam Gilbert (foot) are progressing well with their rehabilitation; both are on track to be available for St Kilda’s opening clash of the home and away season against GWS.

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