In The Mix: Swans v St Kilda
See who afl.com.au reporters believe could be in line for selection for the Sydney Swans and St Kilda
SYDNEY SWANS
With Dan Hannebery returning from injury last weekend, and Nick Smith (back) expected to be included this week after his late withdrawal against Port Adelaide, the Swans are virtually at full strength.
But coach John Longmire says spots are still up for grabs in his final 22, just three weeks out from the finals.
Tom Mitchell is building his form and fitness in the reserves and would be the main possibility of a senior recall.
Rookie Zak Jones, who has played three AFL matches in his first year at the club, is also progressing well after injury and could force his way in over the closing weeks.
Otherwise the Swans are well settled, with late inclusion last week Jeremy Laidler the obvious choice to make way if Smith returns to fitness ahead of St Kilda's visit to the SCG on Saturday.
ST KILDA
The Saints will likely have to find replacements for Jack Billings, who tweaked his hamstring in the final stages of their loss to the Western Bulldogs, and Josh Bruce, who will have scans this week to assess the extent of the flare up of a shin complaint he's been carrying.
But after Sandringham's 45-point win over Coburg they've got a few to choose from, while valuable backman Jarryn Geary is also due back from an elbow injury.
Tom Simpkin presents as the logical replacement for Bruce, having played a strong game in the VFL, while Trent Dennis-Lane kicked five goals and Sam Dunell continued his good form.
Clint Jones and Terry Milera also contributed with good performances while Nathan Wright continued to build in his return from a broken leg and Blake Acres came back from a quad injury.