The Western Bulldogs have made two changes for their Thursday night encounter with Sydney at the SCG.

Sam Darcy has been recalled following strong VFL form over the past fortnight, while Anthony Scott has graduated from the sub to the starting 22.

The duo come in at the expense of Rory Lobb (omitted) and Bailey Smith (illness).

Ryan Gardner has also been cleared to play, following some general soreness reported post-match against Collingwood.

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Arrived in Sydney

The boys have arrived in Sydney for the Round 18 clash with the Swans.

The Bulldogs have confirmed their sub will be Riley Garcia, who will return to the line-up for the first time since round three.

The remaining three emergencies are Buku Khamis, Robbie McComb and Jordon Sweet.

The match will mark milestones for both Luke Beveridge (200 games coached) and pair Marcus Bontempelli and Jack Macrae (200 games as teammates).

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The occasion will see Beveridge become the second-longest serving Bulldogs coach of all-time, and not far behind Ted Whitten (228 games).

The first bounce will be at 7.20pm AEST tomorrow night and broadcast live on Channel 7 and Fox Footy.

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Before the Bounce | Round 18

Join Brad Johnson and John Donohoe as they preview the Thursday night clash with Sydney.

Round 18 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs
Thursday 13 July, 7.20pm AEST
SCG

B: Taylor Duryea, Ryan Gardner, James O’Donnell
HB: Bailey Dale, Alex Keath, Ed Richards
C: Caleb Poulter, Marcus Bontempelli, Bailey Williams
HF: Jack Macrae, Aaron Naughton, Adam Treloar
F: Cody Weightman, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Sam Darcy
R: Tim English, Caleb Daniel, Tom Liberatore
Int: Laith Vandermeer, Lachlan McNeil, Rhylee West, Anthony Scott
Sub: Riley Garcia 
Emerg: Buku Khamis, Robbie McComb, Jordon Sweet

IN: S. Darcy, A. Scott
OUT: B. Smith (illness), R. Lobb (omitted)