The Western Bulldogs have made one inclusion ahead of the blockbuster clash against Sydney on Thursday night at Marvel Stadium.
Midfielder Bailey Smith returns to the side after missing last week’s narrow loss to Carlton with hip soreness, coming in for Hayden Crozier, who has been managed.
Crozier suffered a fainting episode during half-time of the round two fixture, and despite positive results from a range of testing, the Club will take no risks with the defender, who will play limited minutes in the VFL.
Aaron Naughton has been deemed fit after receiving a heavy knock to his calf, while Jason Johannisen will miss another week with a calf complaint.
The emergencies are Bailey Williams, Robbie McComb, Jordon Sweet and Mitch Wallis.
A player will be confirmed as the medical sub an hour before the first bounce.
Fox Footy and Channel 7 will broadcast the game live.
ROUND 3 TEAM
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
Thursday 31 March, 7.20pm AEST
Marvel Stadium
B: Ed Richards, Alex Keath, Taylor Duryea
HB: Caleb Daniel, Ryan Gardner, Bailey Dale
C: Jack Macrae, Josh Dunkley, Lachie Hunter
HF: Cody Weightman, Zaine Cordy, Bailey Smith
F: Mitch Hannan, Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
R: Tim English, Adam Treloar, Marcus Bontempelli
Int: Roarke Smith, Tom Liberatore, Laitham Vandermeer, Anthony Scott
Emer: Jordon Sweet, Robbie McComb, Mitch Wallis, Bailey Williams
In: Bailey Smith
Out: Hayden Crozier (managed), Bailey Williams (Medi-Sub)
Last week’s sub: B. Williams (replaced H. Crozier)
