ST KILDA forward Justin Koschitzke has dismissed reports that he has injured ribs and declared himself a certain starter for Saturday's grand final.
Koschitzke collided heavily with Bulldog Easton Wood in last Saturday's preliminary final and newspaper reports on Friday suggested he could have broken ribs.
The 28-year-old said he was simply winded in the incident and was as surprised as anyone by the speculation ahead of Friday's grand final parade.
"I had a few texts this morning, and I'm not sure where it came from," he said. "[I'm] spot on, ready to roll.
"I just got a bit winded, no drama. I just went off, got my breath and [I知] all good."
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