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Melbourne have made five changes for their Friday night blockbuster against Geelong.<\/p>\n
Changkuoth Jiath, Dan Turner and Caleb Windsor were all ruled out through injury while Jake Melksham and Max Heath have been dropped.<\/p>\n
Harry Petty and Tom McDonald lead the list of inclusions for the match that could play a big role in determining who finishes top four.<\/p>\n
The Cats meantime have named Mark Blicavs and Tanner Bruhn, with Max Holmes out with that nasty leg injury sustained last weekend, and Ollie Henry managed.<\/p>\n
Fremantle have opted to rest defender Brennan Cox after his milestone match, while Hayden Young misses once more \u2013 this time through illness, and Jaeger O\u2019Meara is injured.<\/p>\n
Oscar McDonald comes in, alongside star Shai Bolton and Corey Wagner to take on West Coast.<\/p>\n
The Eagles lose Liam Baker (suspension), Jack Graham (managed) and Jack Hutchinson (injury) for the Western Derby.<\/p>\n
Suns still hope Ben King will stay | 02:46<\/p>\n
Hawthorn welcome back star Will Day in their only change to the side to take on Essendon.<\/p>\n
The Bombers have made four changes with Kyle Langford (suspended), Nick Bryan and Xavier Duursma injured and Jye Caldwell managed.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s opened the door for Ben McKay to return to AFL ranks in that Saturday match at the MCG.<\/p>\n
His brother Harry McKay is one of two changes for the Blues for their meeting with Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium.<\/p>\n
McKay (injured) and Liam Reidy come out of Josh Fraser\u2019s side with Marc Pittonet and Lewis Young named.<\/p>\n
Suns coach Damien Hardwick has resisted making wholesale changes after a shock eighth straight defeat. Charlie Ballard is the only inclusion with Oscar Adams dropped.<\/p>\n
St Kilda\u2019s Max King has been named to play his first AFL game in more than 750 days when the Saints take on North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.<\/p>\n
The big forward is one of five inclusions for Ross Lyon\u2019s side, alongside Tom de Koning.<\/p>\n
North Melbourne meantime lose Luke McDonald through injury, with four added to an extended bench.<\/p>\n
King primed to return | 02:23<\/p>\n
The Giants have made one change to the side defeated by the Bombers, with Harvey Thomas coming in for injured skipper Toby Greene.<\/p>\n
Opponents Sydney lose Harry Cunningham through injury while Angus Sheldrick has been dropped.<\/p>\n
Tom Liberatore will be a big boost for the Western Bulldogs when they take on Richmond on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
The Tigers meantime will be without injured pair Noah Balta and Steely Green while James Trezise and Kane McAuliffe have been omitted.<\/p>\n
As flagged by coach Chris Fagan, the Lions are set for a three-tall attack with Oscar Allen named as one of three inclusions for their clash with Port Adelaide on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Power meantime lose Joe Richards and Jacob Wehr, but have named Jason Horne-Francis and Mitch Georgiades.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile Collingwood drops a young gun for Thursday night\u2019s blockbuster opener to Round 20, while Adelaide makes a call on a debutant with three key changes.<\/p>\n
The Magpies regain Jeremy Howe after he missed last week\u2019s win over Carlton with a groin issue.<\/p>\n
The veteran star takes youngster Sam Swadling\u2019s spot in the side, with Liam Puncher holding his place, as does Josh Daicos despite an ankle concern which saw him miss Tuesday\u2019s training session.<\/p>\n
Crows coach Matthew Nicks considered handing a debut to key forward Archie Ludowyke, who was taken with pick 50 in last year\u2019s draft, but instead has opted for Finnbar Maley, with Brayden Cook managed out of the side.<\/p>\n
In two expected changes, Nick Murray replaces Mark Keane in defence while Tex Walker regains his spot with Darcy Fogarty suspended.<\/p>\n
Murray Davis enters Essendon coach race | 01:43<\/p>\n
AFL ROUND 20 TEAMS AND FIXTURE (All times AEST)<\/p>\n
ADELAIDE CROWS v COLLINGWOOD<\/p>\n
Thursday July 23, 7:30pm at Adelaide Oval<\/p>\n
CROWS<\/p>\n
B: N.Murray, J.Borlase, M.Michalanney<\/p>\n
HB: I.Cumming, J.Worrell, W.Milera<\/p>\n
C: L.Nankervis, J.Dawson – C, B.Keays<\/p>\n
HF: I.Rankine, R.Thilthorpe, J.Rachele<\/p>\n
F: J.Soligo, T.Walker, A.Neal-Bullen<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.McAndrew, S.Berry, D.Curtin<\/p>\n
I\/C: Z.Taylor, T.Murray, J.Peatling, F.Maley, H.Hall-Kahan<\/p>\n
EMG: B.Dowling, A.Ludowyke, C.Edwards<\/p>\n
In: – N.Murray, T.Walker, F.Maley<\/p>\n
Out: – M.Keane (Illness), B.Cook (Managed), D.Fogarty (Suspension)<\/p>\n
MAGPIES<\/p>\n
B: B.Frampton, J.Howe, B.Maynard – C<\/p>\n
HB: D.Houston, J.Daicos, I.Quaynor<\/p>\n
C: S.Sidebottom, J.Crisp, E.Allan<\/p>\n
HF: H.Harrison, N.Daicos, B.McCreery<\/p>\n
F: D.McStay, C.West, T.Membrey<\/p>\n
FOLL: D.Cameron, S.Pendlebury, J.De Goey<\/p>\n
I\/C: P.Lipinski, H.Perryman, A.Anderson, N.Long, L.Puncher<\/p>\n
EMG: S.Swadling, J.Buller, R.Steele<\/p>\n
In: – J.Howe<\/p>\n
Out: – S.Swadling (Omitted)<\/p>\n
MELBOURNE v GEELONG<\/p>\n
Friday July 24, 7:40pm at the MCG<\/p>\n
DEMONS<\/p>\n
B: J.Bowey, J.Lever, L.Cooke<\/p>\n
HB: T.Rivers, H.Petty, B.Howes<\/p>\n
C: E.Langdon, T.Sparrow, H.Langford<\/p>\n
HF: B.Laurie, K.Chandler, H.Sharp<\/p>\n
F: L.Pickett, J.van Rooyen, M.Jefferson<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Steele, K.Pickett<\/p>\n
I\/C: K.Tholstrup, T.McDonald, B.Fritsch, P.Cross, J.Fitzgerald<\/p>\n
EMG: C.Salem, X.Taylor, M.Heath<\/p>\n
In: – L.Cooke, H.Petty, B.Laurie, T.McDonald, P.Cross<\/p>\n
Out: – C.Jiath (Injured), D.Turner (Injured), J.Melksham (Omitted), C.Windsor (Injured), M.Heath (Omitted)<\/p>\n
CATS<\/p>\n
B: T.Stewart, C.O\u2019Sullivan, S.De Koning<\/p>\n
HB: Z.Guthrie, J.Henry, L.Humphries<\/p>\n
C: O.Dempsey, B.Smith, M.Blicavs<\/p>\n
HF: G.Miers, S.Mannagh, B.Close<\/p>\n
F: P.Dangerfield – C, S.Neale, J.Polkinghorne<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Edwards, T.Atkins, O.Mullin<\/p>\n
I\/C: M.O\u2019Connor, J.Clark, T.Bruhn, O.Wiltshire, J.Worpel<\/p>\n
EMG: O.Henry, J.Martin, J.Bowes<\/p>\n
In: – M.Blicavs, T.Bruhn<\/p>\n
Out: – M.Holmes (Injured), O.Henry (Managed)<\/p>\n
FREMANTLE v WEST COAST EAGLES<\/p>\n
Friday July 24, 8:10pm at Optus Stadium<\/p>\n
DOCKERS<\/p>\n
B: O.McDonald, A.Pearce – C, H.Chapman<\/p>\n
HB: J.Clark, L.Ryan, J.McVee<\/p>\n
C: M.Johnson, A.Brayshaw, N.O\u2019Driscoll<\/p>\n
HF: M.Reid, M.Frederick, S.Switkowski<\/p>\n
F: P.Voss, J.Amiss, J.Treacy<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Jackson, C.Serong, S.Bolton<\/p>\n
I\/C: I.Dudley, M.Cox, C.Wagner, N.Erasmus, K.Worner<\/p>\n
EMG: H.Davies, B.Walker, C.Scerri<\/p>\n
In: – O.McDonald, S.Bolton, C.Wagner<\/p>\n
Out: – B.Cox (Managed), J.O\u2019Meara (Injured), H.Young (Illness)<\/p>\n
EAGLES<\/p>\n
B: L.Duggan – C, R.Bazzo, B.Starcevich<\/p>\n
HB: M.Herbert, T.Young, T.McCarthy<\/p>\n
C: W.Duursma, E.Yeo, B.Allan<\/p>\n
HF: T.Kelly, J.Shanahan, T.Cole<\/p>\n
F: M.Murdock, J.Waterman, J.Williams<\/p>\n
FOLL: B.Williams, H.Reid, O.Francou<\/p>\n
I\/C: B.Hough, R.Maric, H.Johnston, H.Davis, S.Brock<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Lindsay, M.Flynn, H.Schoenberg<\/p>\n
In: – R.Maric, H.Johnston, S.Brock<\/p>\n
Out: – L.Baker (Suspension), J.Graham (Managed), J.Hutchinson (Injured)<\/p>\n
CARLTON v GOLD COAST SUNS<\/p>\n
Saturday July 25, 1:05pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
BLUES<\/p>\n
B: L.Cowan, H.Dean, O.Florent<\/p>\n
HB: N.Newman, M.McGovern, B.Wilson<\/p>\n
C: M.Cottrell, P.Cripps – C, A.Cerra<\/p>\n
HF: B.Ainsworth, W.Hayward, F.Evans<\/p>\n
F: T.Byrne, B.Kemp, C.Lord<\/p>\n
FOLL: M.Pittonet, J.Smith, S.Walsh<\/p>\n
I\/C: W.Derksen, G.Hewett, L.Young, N.Haynes, B.Acres<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Reidy, F.Young, Z.Williams<\/p>\n
In: – M.Pittonet, L.Young<\/p>\n
Out: – H.McKay (Injured), L.Reidy (Omitted)<\/p>\n
SUNS<\/p>\n
B: M.Andrew, B.Uwland, S.Collins<\/p>\n
HB: J.Noble, Z.Uwland, W.Powell<\/p>\n
C: T.Miller, N.Anderson – C, D.Rioli<\/p>\n
HF: L.Lombard, B.Addinsall, B.Humphrey<\/p>\n
F: B.Long, J.Walter, B.King<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Moyle, M.Rowell, C.Petracca<\/p>\n
I\/C: D.Patterson, J.Jeffrey, J.Murray, C.Lewis, C.Ballard<\/p>\n
EMG: A.Davies, E.Read, S.Clohesy<\/p>\n
In: – C.Ballard<\/p>\n
Out: – O.Adams (Omitted)<\/p>\n
HAWTHORN v ESSENDON<\/p>\n
Saturday July 25, 4:15pm at the MCG<\/p>\n
HAWKS<\/p>\n
B: J.Sicily – C, T.Barrass, B.Hardwick<\/p>\n
HB: J.Impey, N.Mraz, J.Battle<\/p>\n
C: C.Macdonald, W.Day, B.Macdonald<\/p>\n
HF: D.Moore, M.Chol, M.D\u2019Ambrosio<\/p>\n
F: N.Watson, M.Lewis, J.Gunston<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Meek, J.Newcombe, C.Mackenzie<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Weddle, H.Morrison, J.Ginnivan, J.Ward, O.Greeves<\/p>\n
EMG: A.Schubert, F.Maginness, W.McCabe<\/p>\n
In: – W.Day<\/p>\n
Out: – W.McCabe (Omitted)<\/p>\n
BOMBERS<\/p>\n
B: A.McGrath – C, Z.Reid, J.Ridley<\/p>\n
HB: J.Prior, B.McKay, M.Redman<\/p>\n
C: A.Clarke, S.Durham, J.Artemis<\/p>\n
HF: D.Sharp, N.Caddy, A.Day-Wicks<\/p>\n
F: I.Kako, P.Wright, H.El Achkar<\/p>\n
FOLL: L.Blakiston, Z.Merrett, S.Robey<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Farrow, W.Setterfield, N.Cox, A.Roberts, M.Kondogiannis<\/p>\n
EMG: D.Parish, V.Visentini, S.El-Hawli<\/p>\n
In: – B.McKay, L.Blakiston, W.Setterfield, N.Cox<\/p>\n
Out: – K.Langford (Suspension), N.Bryan (Injured), J.Caldwell (Managed), X.Duursma (Injured)<\/p>\n
GWS GIANTS v SYDNEY SWANS<\/p>\n
Saturday July 25, 4:35pm at ENGIE Stadium<\/p>\n
GIANTS<\/p>\n
B: C.Idun – C, S.Taylor, J.Laverde<\/p>\n
HB: H.Himmelberg, L.Whitfield, L.Ash<\/p>\n
C: R.Angwin, C.Oliver, H.Thomas<\/p>\n
HF: R.Hamilton, M.Gruzewski, S.Coniglio<\/p>\n
F: J.Stringer, A.Cadman, C.Brown<\/p>\n
FOLL: N.Madden, F.Callaghan, H.Rowston<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Fonti, X.O\u2019Halloran, C.Stone, J.Ough, T.Bedford<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Leake, J.Delana, C.Angove<\/p>\n
In: – H.Thomas<\/p>\n
Out: – T.Greene (Injured)<\/p>\n
SWANS<\/p>\n
B: C.Mills – C, W.Edwards, T.McCartin<\/p>\n
HB: D.Rampe, N.Blakey, R.Bice<\/p>\n
C: M.Roberts, E.Gulden, J.Serong<\/p>\n
HF: J.Jordon, J.Lloyd, B.Campbell<\/p>\n
F: T.Papley, C.Curnow, L.McDonald<\/p>\n
FOLL: B.Grundy, I.Heeney, Ch.Warner<\/p>\n
I\/C: H.Kyle, J.Rowbottom, B.Cootee, H.McLean, M.Rosas<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Dattoli, P.Snell, A.Sheldrick<\/p>\n
In: – H.Kyle, B.Cootee<\/p>\n
Out: – H.Cunningham (Injured), A.Sheldrick (Omitted)<\/p>\n
WESTERN BULLDOGS v RICHMOND<\/p>\n
Saturday July 25, 7:40pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
BULLDOGS<\/p>\n
B: M.Sellwood, J.O\u2019Donnell, B.Khamis<\/p>\n
HB: L.Bramble, J.Busslinger, B.Williams<\/p>\n
C: S.Davidson, M.Bontempelli – C, C.Hynes<\/p>\n
HF: R.West, R.Lobb, A.Jones<\/p>\n
F: J.Croft, A.Naughton, C.Weightman<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.English, R.Sanders, E.Richards<\/p>\n
I\/C: N.Coffield, J.Dolan, J.Freijah, M.Kennedy, T.Liberatore<\/p>\n
EMG: L.Kennedy, W.Lewis, L.Cleary<\/p>\n
In: – T.Liberatore<\/p>\n
Out: – L.McNeil (Omitted)<\/p>\n
TIGERS<\/p>\n
B: N.Broad, K.Annand, T.Brown<\/p>\n
HB: J.Short, S.Banks, N.Vlastuin<\/p>\n
C: P.Retschko, T.Taranto, H.Ralphsmith<\/p>\n
HF: S.Campbell, D.Prestia, R.Mansell<\/p>\n
F: T.Lynch, S.Lalor, M.Lefau<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.Nankervis – C, J.Ross, S.Cumming<\/p>\n
I\/C: L.Trainor, S.Grlj, T.Sonsie, T.Hotton, Z.Peucker<\/p>\n
EMG: J.Trezise, K.McAuliffe, S.Ryan<\/p>\n
In: – J.Ross, L.Trainor, T.Sonsie, Z.Peucker<\/p>\n
Out: – N.Balta (Injured), J.Trezise (Omitted), K.McAuliffe (Omitted), S.Green (Injured)<\/p>\n
BRISBANE LIONS v PORT ADELAIDE<\/p>\n
Sunday July 26, 1:10pm at the Gabba<\/p>\n
LIONS<\/p>\n
B: N.Answerth, H.Andrews – C, R.Lester<\/p>\n
HB: D.Wilmot, T.Gallop, D.Zorko<\/p>\n
C: J.Berry, W.Ashcroft, Z.Bailey<\/p>\n
HF: C.Cameron, L.Morris, L.Ashcroft<\/p>\n
F: S.Draper, C.Rayner, K.Lohmann<\/p>\n
FOLL: D.Fort, J.Dunkley, L.Neale<\/p>\n
I\/C: J.Fletcher, O.Allen, H.McCluggage, K.Coleman, C.McKenna, J.Tunstill, E.Hipwood, C.Curtin<\/p>\n
In: – O.Allen, K.Coleman, C.Curtin<\/p>\n
Out: – <\/p>\n
POWER<\/p>\n
B: L.Evans, B.Zerk-Thatcher, M.Bergman<\/p>\n
HB: D.Byrne-Jones, A.Aliir, L.Jones<\/p>\n
C: C.Moraes, J.Horne-Francis, J.Burgoyne<\/p>\n
HF: X.Bamert, T.Marshall, J.Berry<\/p>\n
F: C.Durdin, J.Whitlock, M.Georgiades<\/p>\n
FOLL: J.Sweet, O.Wines, W.Drew – C<\/p>\n
I\/C: W.Lorenz, M.Zadow, J.Lai, B.O\u2019Brien, D.Visentini, J.Mead, J.Watkins, H.Ramm<\/p>\n
In: – J.Horne-Francis, M.Georgiades, W.Lorenz, J.Watkins, H.Ramm<\/p>\n
Out: – J.Richards (Injured), J.Wehr (Omitted)<\/p>\n
NORTH MELBOURNE v ST KILDA<\/p>\n
Sunday July 26, 3:15pm at Marvel Stadium<\/p>\n
KANGAROOS<\/p>\n
B: A.Corr, C.Comben, L.Parker<\/p>\n
HB: J.Goater, C.Daniel, C.McKercher<\/p>\n
C: B.Scott, L.Davies-Uniacke, D.Stephens<\/p>\n
HF: C.Spargo, C.Trembath, J.Simpkin<\/p>\n
F: C.Zurhaar, N.Larkey – C, P.Curtis<\/p>\n
FOLL: T.Xerri, F.O\u2019Sullivan, H.Sheezel<\/p>\n
I\/C: R.Hardeman, G.Logue, J.Darling, M.Whitlock, C.Harvey, T.Blamires, J.Konstanty, O.Griffin<\/p>\n
In: – G.Logue, T.Blamires, J.Konstanty, O.Griffin<\/p>\n
Out: – L.McDonald (Injured)<\/p>\n
SAINTS<\/p>\n
B: J.Silvagni, C.Wilkie – C, H.Clark<\/p>\n
HB: B.Hill, L.Stocker, R.Byrnes<\/p>\n
C: D.Wilson, M.Windhager, L.O\u2019Connell<\/p>\n
HF: J.Higgins, M.Phillipou, M.Hall<\/p>\n
F: M.Wood, M.King, M.Owens<\/p>\n
FOLL: R.Marshall, H.Garcia, N.Wanganeen-Milera<\/p>\n
I\/C: T.Travaglia, D.Butler, T.De Koning, A.Hastie, L.Ryan, H.Boxshall, C.Lake, C.Sharman<\/p>\n
In: – M.King, D.Butler, T.De Koning, A.Hastie, H.Boxshall<\/p>\n
Out: – A.Caminiti (Omitted), L.Henry (Omitted)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"St Kilda has two huge returns heading into the five weeks that\u2019ll define their season, plus Melbourne loses…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":819266,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[560],"tags":[638,64,63,55,639,85],"class_list":["post-819265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-afl","tag-afl","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-australian-football-league","tag-australianfootballleague","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=819265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/819265\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/819266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=819265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=819265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=819265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}