The Bulldogs have made two changes ahead of an exciting top-eight clash against the GWS Giants at Mars Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Jason Johannisen will make his long-awaited return from a severe hamstring injury that saw the 30-year-old miss the past ten weeks of football.
Prior to the injury, the former Norm Smith Medallist had returned to the half-back position in a rebounding role.
Rory Lobb will also make his return to the AFL side after kicking seven goals in two games for Footscray in the past fortnight.
The recruit found plenty of form against the Northern Bullants, collecting 20 touches and kicking 5.4.
Buku Khamis and Oskar Baker have both been omitted.
Bailey Williams comes into the starting 22 after being activated as sub during last Friday’s victory over Essendon.
Rhylee West will be this week’s tactical sub.
The emergencies for the fixture are Oskar Baker, Luke Cleary and Jordon Sweet.
The match will also celebrate gun midfielder Bailey Smith’s 100th game for the red, white and blue.
The match will begin at 1.45pm at Mars Stadium in Ballarat and broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.
AFL Team | Round 20
Western Bulldogs v GWS
Saturday 29 July, 1.45pm AEST
Mars Stadium
B: Laith Vandermeer, Josh Bruce, Taylor Duryea
HB: Bailey Dale, Alex Keath, Ed Richards
C: Caleb Poulter, Marcus Bontempelli, Anthony Scott
HF: Jack Macrae, Aaron Naughton, Caleb Daniel
F: Cody Weightman, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Bailey Smith
R: Tim English, Adam Treloar, Tom Liberatore
Int: Bailey Williams, Jason Johannisen, Ryan Gardner, Rory Lobb
Sub: Rhylee West
Emer: Oskar Baker, Jordon Sweet, Luke Cleary
