ST KILDA has named an unchanged line-up ahead of its round 15 clash against GWS this Sunday.
Assuming there are no late changes, it will be the first time under Alan Richardson that the same 22 will take the field in consecutive games.
Tom Hickey, Eli Templeton and Paddy McCartin have been named as the emergencies.
In what will be Sam Gilbert’s 150th game, Richardson has rewarded the players that trounced Essendon by 110 points in round 14.
“No change is a reflection of everyone playing their role,” Richardson told SAINTS.com.au.
“We have young blokes that are living up to expectations and leaders that are playing really strong footy. We are pretty healthy as well.
“With such a significant result, the reality is that we are reluctant to make changes because people have earned the right to keep their spots.”
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However no change does not mean that Sandringham players have not been banging the selection door down in recent weeks, according to Richardson.
"Having said all of that, there is some really strong form in the VFL," he said.
"McCartin, Goddard, McKenzie and Templeton have all been strong, as has Holmes - even though he can't play senior footy because he is a rookie.
"But the more stable we are, the more likely we are to be good at the team aspects of footy like team offence, team defence and anything that requires synergy and connectivity... it's a good position to be in."
St Kilda will host an open training session at Spotless Stadium on Saturday afternoon from 2.45-3.45pm.
B: Geary Gilbert Dempster
HB: Webster Fisher Savage
C: Roberton Armitage Montagna
HF: Sinclair Riewoldt Schneider
F: Lonie Bruce Membrey
FOLL: Longer Steven Ross
I/C: Dunstan, Ray, Newnes, Weller
EMERGENCIES: Hickey, Templeton, McCartin
MILESTONE: Sam Gilbert (150 games)
