Jonathon Griffin will be one step closer to his AFL return when he lines up for Peel Thunder on Saturday afternoon when they take on Swan Districts at Steel Blue Oval at 2.15pm.

The ruck man endured a season ending knee injury against Collingwood in round 7 last year. 

He will join new recruit, Jacob Ballard to debut for Peel in Saturday's match.

Fremantle players lining up for Peel Thunder:

Michael Apeness

Josh Simpson

Zac Clarke

Clancee Pearce

Colin Sylvia

Brady Grey

Thomas Vandeleur

Jacob Ballard

Anthony Morabito

Jonathon Griffin

Craig Moller

Matt Taberner

Michael Wood

Sam Menegola