All eyes will be on the team sheet on Thursday night to see whether champion Nick Riewoldt returns for potentially his final game at Etihad Stadium and the final home game of his decorated career.
The 34-year-old, who has played the most games ever at Etihad Stadium, missed last Sunday’s loss to Melbourne due to
Midfield recruit Koby Stevens suffered a concussion in the opening quarter of last weekend’s loss after he collided with Demons young gun Angus Brayshaw.
Stevens has trained this week and like Riewoldt is set to be available for selection on Sunday.
Young small forward Jack Lonie is still in the selection mix after he produced a dominant best on ground display in Sandringham’s last game a fortnight ago.
Lonie, 21, accumulated 37 disposals, 26 contested possessions, 11 clearances, 11 tackles, eight inside
Second-year rookie Nick O’Kearney has been the Zebras most consistent performer this year and might be a more left field option if the Saints look to reward his body of work.
While ruckman Tom Hickey and athletic utility Daniel McKenzie were both named as emergencies last weekend and would still be in the selection discussion.
