St Kilda has finalised its 23-man squad to face the Dockers on Friday at Marvel Stadium.
The team has received a boost as Mattaes Phillipou has been named to make his return to AFL football for the first time this year.
The young star suffered a stress fracture in his femur during the preseason after a stunning finish to last season, and will make his first appearance for the side in a welcome addition.
Hugh Boxshall will also make his long-awaited AFL debut in the red, white and black.
After being drafted at pick no.45 in the 2024 National Draft, Boxshall announced himself to the Saints faithful over two impressive preseason practice matches, before being consistently named among the best on the field for the Sandringham Zebras over four games.
Liam O'Connell has been named to return to the AFL side for the first time since Round 3, when he suffered a concussion against the Tigers.
Mason Wood will sit out the clash against Fremantle after failing a SCAT-5 test in the loss to Brisbane, making way along with Zak Jones and Isaac Keeler.
