In: Justin Koschitzke, Dylan Roberton, Tom Lee
Out: Cameron Shenton, Jack Newnes, Brodie Murdoch
Milestone: Adam Schneider (200 games), Justin Koschitzke (200 games)
JUSTIN Koschitzke will play his 200th and final AFL game on Saturday, returning from a calf injury that has hampered the back half of his season.
The veteran is one of three inclusions ahead of this weekend's clash against Fremantle, with Dylan Roberton and Tom Lee both returning to the senior fold after a week on the sidelines.
Roberton has become one of the Saints' most valuable defenders this season after joining the club from Fremantle late last year, while Lee booted three goals the last time these two teams met.
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But this week is all about Koschitzke, who hasn't played for St Kilda since round 14 and was in danger of being stranded on 199 games after he announced his retirement during the week.
Also bowing out this weekend are iconic Saints Stephen Milne and Jason Blake after decorated careers in the red, white and black.
Milne has played 274 games and booted 572 goals since his debut in 2001 and is undoubtedly one of the finest forward pockets ever to play the game.
Blake's 219 match career will come to an end this Saturday. In his career he has kicked 37 goals and spent time in defence and in the ruck. The 32-year-old was an integral member of St Kilda's 2009 and 2010 Grand Final teams, often playing above his height division in selfless roles.
From last Sunday's win over Gold Coast, Jack Newnes had surgery this week on an injured shoulder and as a result was unavailable for selection but is expected to be fit from the start of pre-season. Also making way for the three inclusions are Cameron Shenton and Brodie Murdoch.
The latter joins Josh Saunders and Jimmy Webster on the emergencies list.
This Saturday's game is also Adam Schneider's 200th AFL match. The clever forward played his first 95 games for Sydney before joining St Kilda at the conclusion of the 2007 season. Remarkably, he has booted 199 career goals after kicking 99 for the Swans and 100 for the Saints.Â
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