There is certain to be fierce debate at the selection table this week as Alan Richardson and his Saints search desperately for their second win of the season.

After failing to meet their own expectations so far in 2018, the Saints will be hell-bent on returning to their best against the Dockers.

Richardson has shown he’s not afraid to swing the changes this season, and the senior coach could again look to bring in in-form players from the VFL.

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Blake Acres was rested for the Round 7 clash against the Demons and could make an immediate return in Round 8.

The hard-running utility has shown glimpses of his devastating best this season and is a native Western Australian.

Jack Sinclair enjoyed a big day out for Sandringham, capping off a 33-disposal performance with a classy goal.

The 23-year-old could be a handy inclusion to a forward line that will now have to find avenues to goal without either Paddy McCartin or Ben Long.

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Brandon White was the carry-over emergency on Sunday after stringing together four consecutive games for the Saints, and the emerging defender will be hoping for another chance at senior football.

Young defender Ben Paton has shown plenty of promise at VFL level so far in 2018, and the Murray Bushrangers product could feature in discussions at the table this week.

Drafted with pick 46 in last year’s draft, he would be the club’s third debutant this season, joining Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield.

Bailey Rice and Logan Austin continue to push for selection as the pair chase their first taste of senior football at St Kilda.

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