In a major boost to the Saints contesting an eleventh straight finals series, Ziebarth has been lured back to his hometown club.

Ziebarth played in the Saints' 2018 flag triumph over Jindera before joining Albury.

The speedy midfielder played eight senior matches for the Tigers.

Ziebarth had been playing for the University Blues in the VAFA this season before being lured back to Brock-Burrum.

Saints assistant coach Matt Seiter said it was exciting news to be able to welcome back one of their premiership players.

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"Eddy is not only a premiership player but a favourite son at the club," Seiter said.

"He had a crack at the O&M before heading to Melbourne for university.

"He recently moved back to be on the farm and it's great news to have Eddy back at the club."

Seiter expected Ziebarth would slot straight into the seniors on Saturday, with the Saints facing another must-win clash against CDHBU.

"It's more than likely he will come straight in," he said.

"Eddy has been playing a good standard of football in Melbourne and match fitness isn't an issue.

"It will provide us with another midfield rotation but Eddy loves his snags, so he will spend a fair bit of time in attack as well."

After starting the season 1-4, the Saints have won their past three matches to remain in finals contention.

The 2019 grand finalists sit seventh on the ladder, one win behind sixth placed Lockhart.

Their victory over Lockhart last weekend was easily the league heavyweight's best performance of the year.

The Saints face another big test on Saturday against a vastly improved CDHBU at Coreen.

"There were some promising signs last week against Lockhart," Seiter said.

"We knew we could do it, it was just a matter of executing the sort of football we are capable of.

"If we are going to play finals we are going to have to start beating sides above us on the ladder.

"CDHBU will be another good test and we won't be underestimating them

"But we are looking forward to having a red-hot crack and building a bit more momentum."

After CDHBU the Saints face Henty, Murray Magpies, Osborne and Holbrook in the next month.

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