The Western Bulldogs have made four changes ahead of a crunch clash against Richmond on Saturday night at the MCG.
As reported today, youngster Joel Freijah has been named to make his debut against the Tigers, told by Development Coach Alex Johnson at training this morning.
Rhylee West returns after serving a one-week suspension, while veteran Alex Keath and Luke Cleary also make their way into the 23 for the first time this season.
Tom Liberatore is out of the side due to concussion, with Oskar Baker, Buku Khamis and Charlie Clarke all omitted.
James O’Donnell, Jack Macrae, Luke Cleary, Harvey Gallagher and Sam Darcy have all been named on the interchange bench, with one set to be named sub one hour before the bounce on Saturday.
Rory Lobb, Caleb Daniel and Arthur Jones are the emergencies.
The match will be live on Channel 7, Kayo and Fox Footy, starting at 7.30pm AEST.
Richmond v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 11 May 7.30pm AEST
MCG, Yarra Park • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Footy/Kayo
B: Lachie Bramble, Liam Jones, Bailey Dale
HB: Taylor Duryea, Alex Keath, Jason Johannisen
C: Bailey Williams, Adam Treloar, Joel Freijah
HF: Laith Vandermeer, Aaron Naughton, Riley Garcia
F: James Harmes, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Rhylee West
FOLL: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Ed Richards
INT: James O’Donnell, Jack Macrae, Luke Cleary, Harvey Gallagher, Sam Darcy
EMG: Rory Lobb, Caleb Daniel, Arthur Jones
In: Joel Freijah, Luke Cleary, Alex Keath, Rhylee West
Out: Tom Liberatore (concussion), Oskar Baker (omitted), Buku Khamis (omitted), Charlie Clarke (omitted)
