The Western Bulldogs will be bolstered by the return of hard-running utility Bailey Williams for Saturday afternoon’s clash with Richmond.

Williams is one of two inclusions to face the Tigers, alongside Roarke Smith, for the final round of the home and away season.

Tory Dickson (hamstring soreness) and Lin Jong (sternum) are unavailable for selection.

A foot stress injury has kept Williams sidelined since Round 15.  The 20-year-old has played 13 games this season, averaging 20 disposals and five marks per game.

Smith has not played since Round 20, after he suffered a concussion against St Kilda.  The defender put in solid performance for Footscray in the VFL last Saturday, which has earned a senior recall.

Lewis Young, Mitch Honeychurch, Callum Porter and Tim English have been named as the emergencies.

The Bulldogs have won four of their past five matches against Richmond.

The first bounce is at 2.10pm at the MCG, with the match broadcast on Fox Sports from 2pm. 

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AFL Round 23 Richmond v Western Bulldogs
Saturday 25 August 2018, 2:10pm AEST
Venue: MCG

IN: R. Smith, B. Williams
OUT: T. Dickson (hamstring soreness), L. Jong (sternum)