But the Dees have lost small forward Austin Wonaeamirri with a knee injury. As expected Rohan Bail (knee), Colin Garland (ankle) and Lynden Dunn (suspension) are also sidelined through injury.

Versatile small Jamie Bennell has been relegated to an emergency.
Evans, a dashing midfielder, has been elevated from the rookie list to play his first AFL match, after impressing in the VFL.

The Western Australian was selected at No.31 in the 2011 NAB AFL Rookie Draft (held in December 2010) and has regularly been among Casey’s best this season.

Evans has been promoted to the senior list for ruckman Jake Spencer, who has been placed on the long-term injury list. Jack Grimes and Jack Fitzpatrick have also been placed on the long-term injury list, although no replacements have been named at this stage.

Midfielder Jordie McKenzie will also play his first match for Melbourne in 2011, after battling a groin injury since the pre-season.

It’s a fine achievement from McKenzie, considering he has played just a half in the Casey reserves, before shining with 24 disposals at senior VFL level last round.

The Demons have also regained vice-captain Jared Rivers, who has missed the past two matches with an ankle injury.

Defender Joel Macdonald and forward Matthew Bate have been recalled, following some strong form with the Scorpions.

Yet-to-debut duo ruckman Max Gawn and forward Jeremy Howe are also emergencies.

Melbourne
B: Joel Macdonald, Matthew Warnock, Jared Rivers
HB: Nathan Jones, James Frawley, Jack Watts
C: Addam Maric, Aaron Davey, Luke Tapscott
HF: Jordan Gysberts, Michael Newton, Colin Sylvia
F: Ricky Petterd, Brad Green, Liam Jurrah
FOLL: Stef Martin, Brent Moloney, Clint Bartram
I/C: Matthew Bate, Jordie McKenzie, Neville Jetta, Michael Evans
EMG: Jamie Bennell, Max Gawn, Jeremy Howe
IN: Joel Macdonald, Jared Rivers, Matthew Bate, Jordie McKenzie, Michael Evans
OUT: Rohan Bail (knee), Austin Wonaeamirri (knee), Lynden Dunn (suspension), Colin Garland (ankle), Jamie Bennell

St Kilda
B: Sam Gilbert, Zac Dawson, Farren Ray
HB: Sean Dempster, Sam Fisher, James Gwilt
C: Brendon Goddard, David Armitage, Dean Polo
HF: Brett Peake, Nick Riewoldt, Adam Schneider
F: Stephen Milne, Justin Koschitzke, Arryn Siposs
FOLL: Jason Blake, Nick Dal Santo, Leigh Montagna
I/C: Clinton Jones, Jack Steven, Nicholas Winmar, Jamie Cripps
EMG: Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter, Ryan Gamble
IN: Jason Blake, Leigh Montagna, Brett Peake, Nicholas Winmar
OUT: Steven Baker (Supension), Jason Gram, Ben McEvoy, Andrew McQualter