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CibbuanoRiewoldt declares himself fit for GF
September 19th 2009 05:44
ST KILDA skipper Nick Riewoldt has declared himself a certain starter in next week's Grand Final despite jarring his knee during the second quarter of the Saints' thrilling seven-point win over the Western Bulldogs in the first preliminary final at the MCG on Friday night.
Riewoldt endured similar scares against North Melbourne in round 21 and Collingwood a fortnight ago.
Speaking at the club's recovery session at St Kilda beach on Saturday morning, Riewoldt said he would play in the Saints' first grand final since 1997.
"I just had a bit of an episode throughout the game where it jarred up a little bit and was a bit sore for a while," Riewoldt said.
"But barring fatigue I ran out the game really well and we'll be really diligent this week in the recovery."
"I'll be fine next week."
St Kilda will face winner of Saturday night's second preliminary final between Geelong and Collingwood in this season's premiership decider.
Riewoldt endured similar scares against North Melbourne in round 21 and Collingwood a fortnight ago.
Speaking at the club's recovery session at St Kilda beach on Saturday morning, Riewoldt said he would play in the Saints' first grand final since 1997.
"I just had a bit of an episode throughout the game where it jarred up a little bit and was a bit sore for a while," Riewoldt said.
"But barring fatigue I ran out the game really well and we'll be really diligent this week in the recovery."
"I'll be fine next week."
St Kilda will face winner of Saturday night's second preliminary final between Geelong and Collingwood in this season's premiership decider.
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