The Western Bulldogs have named a 26-man squad to face North Melbourne in a crucial clash at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 

Tim O’Brien returns to the backline after a solid performance in Footscray’s win over Frankston. 

Mitch Hannan, Hayden Crozier and Robbie McComb have all been named on an extended bench, while Oskar Baker is a chance to return to the 22. 

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Before the Bounce | Round 14

Join Brad Johnson and John Donohoe as they preview the Sunday afternoon clash against North Melbourne

All three have displayed great form over the past month and will come into consideration over the next few days.

Josh Bruce, James O’Donnell and Arthur Jones have all been omitted for the fixture. 

The final 22 will be announced on Friday at 5pm.

One of the four emergencies will be confirmed as this week’s medical substitute an hour before the first bounce. 

Fox Footy will broadcast the game live, starting at 4.40pm AEST.

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Match preview: R14 v North Melbourne

ROUND 14 SQUAD

North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs  
Sunday 18 June, 4.40pm AEST
Marvel Stadium

B: Taylor Duryea, Liam Jones, Alex Keath 
HB: Bailey Dale, Tim O’Brien, Laith Vandermeer
C: Jack Macrae, Marcus Bontempelli, Bailey Williams
HF: Bailey Smith, Aaron Naughton, Adam Treloar
F: Cody Weightman, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Rory Lobb
R: Tim English, Caleb Daniel, Tom Liberatore
Int: Oskar Baker, Rhylee West, Anthony Scott, Mitch Hannan, Lachlan McNeil, Ryan Gardner, Hayden Crozier, Robbie McComb

IN: T. O’Brien, M. Hannan, O. Baker, L. McNeil, R. Gardner, H. Crozier, R McComb
OUT: J. Bruce (Omitted), J. O’Donnell (Omitted), A. Jones (Omitted)