STURT could take an unchanged line-up into the Macca’s League Grand Final against Port on Sunday.
Half-forward Mark Evans and talented teenage midfielder Mitch Crowden have been added to the 23-man squad, with both named on the extended interchange.
Evans will be on standby for fellow forward Ben Hansen, who still must prove his fitness at training after injuring his back against the Eagles in the Preliminary Final.
Crowden – who played in Sturt’s Under-18 premiership last Sunday – provides cover for the midfield or in attack should there be any last-minute hiccups.
2016 Jack Oatey Medallist Jack Stephens will play his 100th Macca’s League game after making his debut in Round 2 of 2011.
Sturt SANFL Grand Final squad v Port Adelaide
Sunday 24 September, Adelaide Oval, 2.40pm ACST
FF: Osborn, Beard, P. Wilson
HF: Hansen, Sutcliffe, Hone
C: Slimming, Battersby, Crocker
HB: Colquhoun, Stephens, Sumner
FB: Page, F. Evans, Gilfoy
Foll: Read, Kirkwood, Riley
Interchange from: Dodd, Harms, McMahon, Crowden, M. Evans
Into 23: Crowden, M. Evans
Out: -
