Matt Owies marks in front of Mitch Owens during Carlton's clash against St Kilda in round 21, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos

AN IN-FORM Carlton will face finals hopeful St Kilda in a huge Saturday afternoon clash at Marvel Stadium.

Carlton has roared to life after a mid-season slump saw them drop eight of nine games.

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The Blues have now won their past six games - including last week's huge win over ladder-leader Collingwood - and sit in sixth spot on the ladder.

St Kilda v Carlton at Marvel Stadium, 3.20pm AEST

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St Kilda: Liam Stocker
Carlton: Ed Curnow

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Match Previews R21: St Kilda v Carlton

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Matthew Richardson preview the game between the Saints and the Blues at Marvel Stadium.

Despite a topsy-turvy year, the Saints occupy fifth spot after winning their past two matches.

St Kilda won by 22 points when the sides met in round six this year.

St Kilda has regained stars Max King and Bradley Hill for the clash, with Jack Billings and Liam Stocker dropped and Zak Jones' season is over with a knee injury. 

Carlton has recalled Zac Fisher for his first game since round 12, but the Blues have lost Mitch McGovern and Adam Cerra to injury. 

Fremantle hosts Brisbane at Optus Stadium to wrap up round 21.

The 15th-placed Dockers are out of the finals race, but can still have a huge say on the makeup of the top eight.

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They claimed the scalp of reigning premier Geelong last week, and will be eyeing another upset against top-four side Brisbane.

Fremantle v Brisbane at Optus Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

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Fremantle: Matthew Johnson
Brisbane: Deven Robertson

The Lions' top-two hopes hang in the balance after dropping two of its past three games to sit in third spot on the ladder

The sides met in round seven this year, with Brisbane claiming a 48-point win.

The Lions regain Zac Bailey, ruckman Darcy Fort and defender Jaxon Prior for the clash, with Keidean Coleman (eye) and Oscar McInerney (ankle) are out injured, and Kai Lohmann omitted. 

The Dockers bring back Brennan Cox in place of Joel Hamling.

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Match Previews R21: Fremantle v Brisbane

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Matthew Richardson preview the game between the Dockers and the Lions at Optus Stadium.

North Melbourne v Melbourne at Blundstone Arena, 1.10pm AEST

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North Melbourne: Charlie Lazzaro
Melbourne: Michael Hibberd