The Western Bulldogs have made two changes ahead of the Good Friday SuperClash against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium tomorrow.
Zaine Cordy returns to the side after recovering from concussion against the Swans a fortnight ago.
Riley Garcia will play his first senior match for the year, putting together a number of strong performances in the Footyscray VFL side to force his way into the team.
The 21-year-old has played nine games for the Bulldogs after debuting in 2021, kicking four goals for his career thus far.
Laitham Vandermeer will come out of the team, injuring his hamstring in the side’s loss to Richmond last week, while Louis Butler has been omitted.
The emergencies are Mitch Wallis, Stef Martin, Josh Schache and Arthur Jones.
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 5 TEAM
Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne
Friday 15 April, 4.20pm EST
Marvel Stadium
B: Ed Richards, Ryan Gardner, Taylor Duryea
HB: Caleb Daniel, Tim O’Brien, Bailey Dale
C: Josh Dunkley, Jack Macrae, Lachie Hunter
HF: Cody Weightman, Zaine Cordy, Adam Treloar
F: Anthony Scott, Aaron Naughton, Tom Liberatore
R: Tim English, Bailey Smith, Marcus Bontempelli
Int: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Lachlan McNeil, Riley Garcia, Bailey Williams
Emer: Mitch Wallis, Stefan Martin, Josh Schache, Arthur Jones
In: Zaine Cordy, Riley Garcia
Out: Laitham Vandermeer (hamstring), Louis Butler (omitted), Mitch Wallis (medi-sub)
Last week’s sub: M. Wallis (replaced L.Vandermeer)
