North Melbourne gets a much-needed return for its must-win Thursday night blockbuster with the Western Bulldogs, who have big boosts of their own.
See the sides for Round 22 below!
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The Kangaroos regain hard nut midfielder George Wardlaw, after he missed a month with a hamstring strain, while Riley Hardeman returns for just his fifth game of the year, replacing Josh Goater (managed) and Bailey Scott (omitted).
While their finals hopes are slim, a win would leave them just four points outside the top 10 with two games remaining.
The Bulldogs, who can clinch at least a wildcard berth with victory, regain star forwards Cody Weightman and Aaron Naughton.
Lachie Jaques also returns with Jedd Busslinger, Louis Emmett and Laitham Vandermeer all dropped to make way.
The rest of the Round 22 teams will be announced at 6:20pm Thursday.
AFL ROUND 22 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)
WESTERN BULLDOGS v NORTH MELBOURNE
Thursday August 6, 7:30pm at Marvel Stadium
BULLDOGS
B: M.Sellwood, B.Khamis, N.Coffield
HB: L.Bramble, J.O’Donnell, B.Williams
C: J.Freijah, M.Bontempelli – C, C.Hynes
HF: C.Weightman, R.Lobb, A.Jones
F: J.Dolan, A.Naughton, J.Croft
FOLL: T.English, R.Sanders, E.Richards
I/C: S.Davidson, L.Jaques, M.Kennedy, T.Liberatore, R.West
EMG: O.Baker, J.Busslinger, H.Gallagher
In: – C.Weightman, A.Naughton, L.Jaques
Out: – L.Emmett (Omitted), J.Busslinger (Omitted), L.Vandermeer (Omitted)
KANGAROOS
B: A.Corr, C.Comben, L.Parker
HB: R.Hardeman, C.Daniel, C.McKercher
C: F.O’Sullivan, L.Davies-Uniacke, D.Stephens
HF: C.Spargo, C.Trembath, J.Simpkin
F: C.Zurhaar, N.Larkey – C, P.Curtis
FOLL: T.Xerri, G.Wardlaw, H.Sheezel
I/C: W.Dawson, G.Logue, J.Darling, T.Blamires, Z.Banch
EMG: B.Scott, O.Griffin, R.Hansen Jr
In: – R.Hardeman, G.Wardlaw
Out: – J.Goater (Managed), B.Scott (Omitted)
BRISBANE LIONS v HAWTHORN
Friday August 7, 7:40pm at the Gabba
LIONS
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HAWKS
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MELBOURNE v FREMANTLE
Saturday August 8, 1:15pm at the MCG
DEMONS
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DOCKERS
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SYDNEY SWANS v PORT ADELAIDE
Saturday August 8, 4:15pm at the SCG
SWANS
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POWER
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GEELONG v ESSENDON
Saturday August 8, 4:35pm at GMHBA Stadium
CATS
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BOMBERS
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ADELAIDE CROWS v RICHMOND
Saturday August 8, 7:35pm at Adelaide Oval
CROWS
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TIGERS
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GWS GIANTS v GOLD COAST SUNS
Sunday August 9, 1:10pm at Manuka Oval
GIANTS
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SUNS
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WEST COAST EAGLES v COLLINGWOOD
Sunday August 9, 4:10pm at Optus Stadium
EAGLES
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MAGPIES
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ST KILDA v CARLTON
Sunday August 9, 7:20pm at Marvel Stadium
SAINTS
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BLUES
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