The Western Bulldogs have made one change ahead of a Friday night clash against Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
Youngster James O’Donnell comes in for his first game of the 2024 season, while Caleb Daniel has been omitted.
O’Donnell has been named on the bench alongside Ryley Sanders, Bailey Dale, Lachie Bramble and Jack Macrae.
A sub will be named one hour before the bounce.
The clash will also mark Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s 50th game in red, white and blue, having kicked 66 goals so far in his career.
Daniel, Rory Lobb and Riley Garcia are the emergencies for the fixture.
The game will be live on Channel 7, Kayo and Fox Footy with the bounce set for 7.40pm under the roof.
AFL Team | Round 5
Western Bulldogs v Essendon
Friday 12th April 7:40pm AEST
Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Footy/Kayo
B: Ed Richards, Liam Jones, Bailey Williams
HB: Taylor Duryea Buku Khamis, Jason Johannisen
C: Oskar Baker, Adam Treloar, Harvey Gallagher
HF: Laith Vandermeer, Aaron Naughton, Rhylee West
F: Sam Darcy, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Cody Weightman
FOLL: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Tom Liberatore
INT: Ryley Sanders, James O’Donnell, Bailey Dale, Lachie Bramble, Jack Macrae
EMG: Caleb Daniel, Rory Lobb, Riley Garcia
In: James O’Donnell
Out: Caleb Daniel (omitted)
