ST KILDA ruckman Michael Gardiner and Bulldog Nathan Eagleton are late withdrawals from their sides’ Friday night clash at Telstra Dome.

Gardiner has been replaced by defender Raphael Clarke, who originally was omitted for the returning Brendon Goddard following last week's win over Carlton.

Eagleton had been set to return from injury but didn’t pass a fitness test and will be replaced by Jarrod Harbrow.

Both changes should have an impact on the match, with Gardiner a crucial part of the St Kilda ruck brigade and Eagleton a renowned bogey man for the Saints.