Koschitzke back for Saints

St Kilda Saints coach Grant Thomas is likely to include talented big man Justin Koschitzke in the 22 to play Richmond at the MCG this Saturday.

Thomas said yesterday, "He's a big chance to play this week,"

"It's going to come down to whether they (the medical staff) think he's done enough work. We think he has because he's trained a hell of a lot, so I'll be pushing for it."

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"If they declare him fit and available I'll be pushing for him to playing in the seniors."

"If they say he's fit there is very strong merit as to why he should come back straight into the seniors rather than going the other way.

"He's responded to many times in the past going straight back in and he's in a very good state mentally. Physically he's good as well, so he's feeling great about himself.

"So as long his fitness is at a reasonable level, I'll be arguing he should be playing with us, but that's not over the line yet."