ST KILDA defender Jimmy Webster has put himself in the selection mix to face Adelaide on Friday night at Adelaide Oval after training on Wednesday. 

Webster, 23, broke his right hand against Carlton in round eight and hasn't played since. The left-footer sported a bandage on his hand but won't wear a glove if he faces the Crows. 

Former captain Nick Riewoldt trained away from the main group as he recovers from bone bruising in his left knee.

The 34-year-old ran freely and is likely to be available for the following week's game against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium. 

Skipper Jarryn Geary said Webster was right in the frame to face the Crows.

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"I'm sure if he gets through training today he'll put his hand up for selection. Literally – it's obviously a broken hand," the captain joked. 

"He trained strongly on Monday so I know he's pretty confident. He's being chewing Richo's (coach Alan Richardson) ear off to make sure he gets recalled." 

The Saints will need to improve after a disappointing couple of weeks before the bye if they are to beat the second-placed Crows. A 50-point loss to Sydney in round nine was following by defeat at the hands of the Western Bulldogs to the tune of 40 points.    

A break in Noosa, Queensland, allowed Geary to come back refreshed. However, he also spent time thinking about the second half of the season and said the side was keen to atone for its recent form.

"We probably would've liked to have jumped on the plane last week and gone over to Adelaide and tried to rectify two pretty poor performances. We're really excited to get over there this week," Geary said.

The defender said a lift in the quality of disposal was crucial for his men. 

"The ball use we had was pretty ineffective. Hopefully we get back to playing a bit more effectively with our ball use and giving our forwards more of an opportunity," Geary said. 

"The forwards have probably copped a little bit of criticism over the last couple of weeks but certainly we don’t feel, as a midfield and back half, we've been giving them great service.

"We'll look to move the ball a little bit quicker and get our forwards more of an opportunity."

Last time the two teams clashed, Adelaide won by 88 points. That game was also at Adelaide Oval and Geary was one of the few who performed well that day. 

He conceded one goal and nine disposals to Crows superstar Eddie Betts in the 78 minutes they were matched up together.

"I'm sure I'll be on him at some stage. He's a really good player (and) they've got a really solid forward line," Geary said.

"We tend not to have too many one-on-one match-ups these days but I'm sure I'll spend a bit of time on him. He's a dangerous player so I'll have to be on my game."

In his first season as captain, the 28-year-old said life wasn't too different since assuming the leadership. 

"I've made a lot more friends, walking down the street. A lot more people want to come say hello. Still not necessarily to talk about me but (they) ask plenty of questions about everyone else," Geary said.

"(But) not too much (has changed). I'm still Jarryn Geary, still play back pocket, still have a bit of fun around the club.

"I'm enjoying the role (and) I'm learning as I go."