The Saints are set to take on the Bombers in a final pre-season tune-up on Saturday.

St Kilda will take a squad of 30 to Ballarat, with competition for spots highly competitive ahead of the club's Opening Round blockbuster against Collingwood.

VFL Squad Selection: Practice Match vs Essendon

The official AAMI Community Series clash is a fully ticketed event to manage capacity while redevelopment works continue at the venue. Club and AFL members must upgrade to a reserved seat to attend matches at Mars Stadium.

The game will be broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.

St Kilda v Essendon

AAMI Community Series •

Mars Stadium, Ballarat • VIC

04:58

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  • VFL Squad Selection: Practice Match vs Essendon

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