The Saints are set to welcome three important inclusions for Sunday's clash with Essendon, with Hunter Clark, Dougal Howard and Alex Dodson all a test to return.

The trio will need to get through main training later this week to put their hand up for selection.

Meanwhile, Tom De Koning is recovering well after being discharged from hospital last week.

"It's great to have Tom back at the club. He's already started some light rehabilitation and will continue to be assessed as his recovery progresses," GM of Football Lenny Hayes said.

Max King has continued to advance well through his conditioning program.

INJURY REPORT
Alex Dodson | Adductor | Test
Hunter Clark | Knee | Test
Dougal Howard | Calf | Test
Tom De Koning | Ribs | TBC
Max King | Conditioning | TBC
Jack Sinclair | Calf | TBC
James Barrat | Foot | TBC
Sam Flanders | Achilles | Season