Three changes have been made by the Western Bulldogs for their round five clash against Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Easter Sunday.
Midfielder Will Hayes and defender Lachie Young will make their AFL debuts, while Bailey Williams returns to the team after playing in round one.
HAYES, YOUNG TO MAKE AFL DEBUTS
Taylor Duryea (hip) and Matt Suckling (groin) have been ruled out through injury, while key forward Josh Schache has been omitted.
Jackson Trengove, Pat Lipinski, Roarke Smith and Lin Jong have been named as the emergencies.
ROUND 5 TEAM
B: Bailey Williams, Zaine Cordy, Hayden Crozier
HB: Caleb Daniel, Easton Wood, Ed Richards
C: Lachie Hunter, Tom Liberatore, Jason Johannisen
HF: Billy Gowers, Josh Dunkley, Mitch Wallis
F: Toby McLean, Aaron Naughton, Tory Dickson
Foll: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae
Int: Bailey Smith, Sam Lloyd, Will Hayes, Lachie Young
Emer: Jackson Trengove, Pat Lipinski, Roarke Smith, Lin Jong
In: Will Hayes, Lachie Young, Bailey Williams
Out: Taylor Duryea (hip), Matt Suckling (groin), Josh Schache
New: Will Hayes, Lachie Young
MATCH DETAILS
Western Bulldogs v Carlton
Marvel Stadium
Sunday 21 April
1.10pm AEST
For detailed match information, click here.
LAST TIME THEY MET
Round 22, 2018 – The Bulldogs claimed a 17-point win against the Blues late in the 2018 season, in a game which had multiple lead changes. Marcus Bontempelli was prolific, enjoying a game-high 37 disposals, while Josh Dunkley (36 disposals), Lachie Hunter (33) and Jack Macrae (33) were all influential in the win. Lin Jong kicked two goals, while for the Blues, Kade Simpson, Ed Curnow and Patrick Cripps were among the best.
BROADCAST INFO
TV - FOX Footy (live from 1pm)
Radio - Triple M, 3AW, SEN 1116, ABC Grandstand
