St Kilda has swung five changes for Pride Game against Sydney — four of which coming through injury — as it readies for Sunday’s contest against the top-of-the-table Swans.

Riley Bonner (foot) is a late withdrawal from the squad after failing to complete today’s training and has been replaced by emergency Max Hall, while Max King (knee, season), Anthony Caminiti (ankle) and Paddy Dow (ankle) have all come out of the side, as confirmed yesterday.

Ruckman Tom Campbell has also been omitted for Sunday’s game, joining Hall and Zak Jones as an emergency.

The five changes make way for returning key posts Tim Membrey and Dougal Howard, alongside utilities Mattaes Phillipou, Ben Paton and Ryan Byrnes; the latter for the first time since Round 8.

Phillipou has spent the past five weeks in the VFL building his game, coming off a 31-disposal, nine-clearance, two-goal outing against Geelong playing as a midfielder, while Membrey was also impressive with 20 touches and a goal to break back into the side. Meanwhile, Howard hasn't featured at senior level since Round 13 after sustaining a hamstring injury in the early stages of the game.

Sunday's match will serve as the ninth Pride Game between St Kilda and Sydney, with the annual fixture helping to inspire positive change, promote open conversations and create environments safe for all.

Children aged 14 years old and under will have free entry to games across Rounds 16 to 19 as part of Kids Go Free Month, which includes remaining home games against Sydney (Round 17) and West Coast (Round 19).

St Kilda and Sydney will meet at Marvel Stadium this Sunday 7 July, with the opening bounce set for 3:20pm.

Round 17 | Pride Game

St Kilda v Sydney
Sunday 7 July
3:20pm, Marvel Stadium
Broadcast on Channel 7, Fox Footy & Kayo