Mattaes Phillipou is seen on the bench before St Kilda's clash against Collingwood in round 15, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

ST KILDA has been dealt a blow just minutes before its clash against Collingwood with young gun Mattaes Phillipou withdrawn with a calf injury.

Phillipou has endured a difficult run with injury this season and was withdrawn from the team just before the bounce at Marvel Stadium.

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Ryan Byrnes took his place, with Tobie Travaglia remaining as the Saints' sub.

Lachie Sullivan is Collingwood's sub.

St Kilda has lost seven of its past nine games in a worrying run of form it will be desperate to correct.

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Saints young gun distraught after late withdrawal

St Kilda suffers a cruel blow before the bounce with a visibly emotional Mattaes Phillipou ruled out late

Collingwood v St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, 7.35pm AEST

LATE CHANGE
St Kilda: Mattaes Phillipou (calf) replaced by Ryan Byrnes

SUBSTITUTES
Collingwood: Lachie Sullivan
St Kilda: Tobie Travaglia

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LATE CHANGE
Port Adelaide: Joe Berry (illness) replaced by Jeremy Finlayson

SUBSTITUTES
Port Adelaide: Jeremy Finlayson
Sydney: Riley Bice

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SUBSTITUTES
Carlton: Jesse Motlop
North Melbourne: Zac Fisher

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