Bulldogs young star Sam Darcy headlines a host of inclusions for Sunday’s clash in Ballarat against the Gold Coast Suns.
The former pick 2 will take his place in the line-up, adding to his seven games over two seasons that have been cruelled by injury.
Caleb Daniel comes into the starting 22 after being named the sub in the opening round of the season.
Caleb Poulter and Oskar Baker have also been added to the team for the crunch clash in at Mars Stadium.
Rory Lobb and Lachlan McNeil have been omitted, while James Harmes will miss due to suspension.
A sub will also be named an hour before the first bounce.
Marcus Bontempelli will celebrate the fixture with his 100th game as captain, while youngster Ryley Sanders and Harvey Gallagher will play their second game in the red, white and blue.
Bouncedown is set for 1pm, with the game live on Fox Footy and Kayo.
AFL Team | Round 2
Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast Suns
Sunday, 24 March, 1:00pm AEDT
Mars Stadium, Ballarat • Wadawurrung
Broadcast: Fox Footy/Kayo
B: Lachie Bramble, Liam Jones, Nick Coffield
HB: Ed Richards, Buku Khamis, Jason Johannisen
C: Bailey Williams, Adam Treloar, Harvey Gallagher
HF: Ryley Sanders, Aaron Naughton, Cody Weightman
F: Rhylee West, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Laitham Vandermeer
FOLL: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore
INT: Oskar Baker, Caleb Daniel, Bailey Dale, Sam Darcy, Caleb Poulter
EMG: Taylor Duryea, Lachlan McNeil, Rory Lobb
In: Oskar Baker, Caleb Poulter, Sam Darcy
Out: James Harmes (suspension), Lachlan McNeil (omitted), Rory Lobb (omitted)
