In: Stephen Milne, Sam Gilbert, Cameron Shenton, Seb Ross, Tom Hickey
Out: James Gwilt (Rested), Lenny Hayes (Soreness)
New: Cameron Shenton
ELEVATED rookie Cameron Shenton is one of five inclusions for St Kilda ahead of its clash against Sydney this Sunday afternoon.
Also returning to the senior fold are experienced players Stephen Mine and Sam Gilbert, while Seb Ross and Tom Hickey have been rewarded following excellent games in the VFL last Saturday.
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Shenton, who is 188 centimetres tall, has been in stellar form for Sandringham in recent weeks, averaging 26.5 disposals over the last month of football.
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The 22-year-old is capable of playing as a key defender or as a hard running half-back. If Shenton is selected in the final 22, he will be St Kilda's ninth debutant in 2013, embodying Scott Watters willingness to blood the next generation stars.
Gilbert's potential return is a huge positive for Saints who have been lacking tall defensive options for a number of weeks. The left-footer hasn't played since round six and his inclusion could free up Dylan Roberton or Jimmy Webster to rebound off half-back.
Ross collected 30 disposals for the Zebras last weekend, while Hickey was dominant in the ruck all afternoon. Both players have spent time in the seniors this year and shape as excellent prospects for 2014 and beyond.
Lenny Hayes will miss with soreness, while defender James Gwilt has been rested.
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