The Western Bulldogs have made three changes ahead of a crunch Thursday night clash against the Saints at Marvel Stadium.
Key forward Rory Lobb comes into the side with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to miss the match due to personal reasons.
James Harmes and Riley Garcia return to the senior team after standout performances across the recent VFL rounds, with both gathering over 30 disposals last weekend.
Tom Liberatore is in concussion protocols, while Oskar Baker has been omitted.
Harmes and Garcia join Bailey Dale, Lachie Bramble and Ryley Sanders on the bench, with one player set to be named sub one hour before the bounce.
Caleb Daniel, Arthur Jones and Caleb Poulter have been listed as emergencies.
Small forward Laith Vandermeer will play his 50th game in the red, white and blue, kicking 23 goals during his five seasons at the Kennel.
The game will be live on Channel 7, Fox Footy and Kayo with the bounce set for 7.30pm under the roof.
This Thursday night’s clash between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the annual Barker-Whitten Challenge Plate.
Named in honour of respective Club legends Ted Whitten and Trevor Barker, the Plate recognises the work of the Trevor Barker Foundation and EJ Whitten Foundation – both of which partner with Challenge.
Challenge is an organisation dedicated to supporting children and their families living with cancer.
The winning captain will be awarded the Barker-Whitten Challenge Plate post-match.
The Bulldogs have claimed the Plate on 12 occasions since 2000.
AFL Team | Round 6
St Kilda v Western Bulldogs
Thursday 18th April 7:30pm AEST
Marvel Stadium, Docklands • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Footy/Kayo
B: Ed Richards, Liam Jones, James O’Donnell
HB: Taylor Duryea Buku Khamis, Jason Johannisen
C: Bailey Williams, Adam Treloar, Harvey Gallagher
HF: Laith Vandermeer, Aaron Naughton, Rhylee West
F: Sam Darcy, Rory Lobb Cody Weightman
FOLL: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae
INT: Bailey Dale, Riley Garcia, Lachie Bramble, Ryley Sanders, James Harmes
EMG: Caleb Daniel, Arthur Jones, Caleb Poulter
In: Rory Lobb, James Harmes, Riley Garcia
Out: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (personal reasons), Tom Liberatore (concussion), Oskar Baker (omitted)
