A potentially Giant scalp awaits St Kilda in Canberra, but the Saints will need to bring their very best against the in-form Sydneysiders.
Alan Richardson’s side could be in for a shake-up, with the need to respond palpable at Moorabbin after falling to Adelaide.
Rowan Marshall was a late withdrawal from the Crows clash with an illness, but the big man has made a rapid recovery to launch back into contention.
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With fearless leader Jarryn Geary still nursing a quad injury, St Kilda’s new-look defence came under siege against Adelaide.
But after a stellar pre-season, emerging full-back Darragh Joyce could serve to bolster Richardson’s stocks down back.
Nicholas Hind could also prove an asset in defence, and his pace, line-breaking ability and creativity has produced some impressive form at VFL level.
Jonathon Marsh’s AFL comeback story could be complete if the big defender is called up, and both his height and ability to swing forward could come in handy against a tall Giants setup.
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Young gun Hunter Clark boasts toughness, class and prodigious skills on both sides, and the Top 10 draftee will be hoping to significantly add to his senior games tally in 2019.
Meanwhile at the other end, speedster Robbie Young shapes as a solid like-for-like replacement for injured small forward Jack Lonie, the North Adelaide livewire hungry for his long-awaited shot at the AFL.
The Saints will face the Giants at 1.45pm this Saturday at UNSW Canberra Oval.
