SYDNEY

Ben Mathews, omitted from the Swans' team last week with a sprained ankle, will be back for the game against St Kilda providing he passes a fitness test this week. Jason Saddington returned to football in the Canberra league last weekend, and Swans coach Paul Roos said he would be under consideration this week for his first senior game since round seven.

INJURY LIST

Stephen Doyle (knee) 2-3 weeks
Ben Fixter (hamstring) 2-3 weeks
Brad Seymour (hamstring) 3 weeks
Ben Mathews (ankle) test

ST KILDA

Coach Grant Thomas plans at least three changes to the Saints' team this week, with Luke Ball, Nick Dal Santo and Leigh Montagna almost certain to come into the side.

Steven Baker was suspended for three matches after being found guilty of kicking Essendon ruckman Steve Alessio. His appeal against the suspension will be heard at 6pm on Thursday. Max Hudgton suffered concussion last weekend, and will be subject to medical tests this week.

INJURY LIST

Barry Brooks (knee) season
Luke Penny (knee) 3 weeks
Austinn Jones (hamstring) test
Ferguson (ankle) test