JUSTIN Koschitzke could be a finals wildcard for St Kilda according to fellow forward Stephen Milne.

Koschitzke’s form has been inconsistent for much of this year but his teammate Milne says he could be ready to step up in September.

“Kosi’s played some great footy and I reckon he’s only a step around the corner from playing a good game,” Milne said.

“He’s done bits and pieces and he’s just got to get four quarters together and he’ll be alright. He’ll be a handy asset in the finals.”

One St Kilda forward in top form at the moment is skipper Nick Riewoldt, who Milne said was a source of inspiration to his teammates.

“The way Rooey goes about it is amazing. He’s a great player and hopefully he can keep it going in the next few weeks,” Milne said.

“He’s had a few good years. He’s won four Trevor Barker medals (St Kilda best and fairest) so it’s hard to say if this is the best form he’s ever been in,” Milne said.

“The way he’s leading around the place on and off the field, Rooey’s setting an example for everyone to follow. That’s why we’re going so well, because our leaders are performing.”

Milne has been enjoying his own personal purple patch recently, having booted 47 goals this season.

While no one loves a goal more than the man they call ‘Yapper’, Milne says he still enjoys the chance to push up the ground and play in the midfield.

“It’s good to get up every now and then and mix it up. You get a bit lonely down there and you do have to get a few different tricks up your sleeve,” he said.

“To get up there and get involved is a lot better than staying down forward off limited opportunities.”