Two forced changes this week with in-form forward Shaun Higgins succumbing to a hamstring injury and rugged defender Mark Austin injuring his wrist.

Tory Dickson who did not play last week due to soreness and Zephaniah Skinner fresh from kicking the winning goal at Williamstown will come into contention to fill that available mid-sized forward role.

Watch the media player above as Assistant Coach Brett Montgomery looks at what the Bulldogs can learn from the Blues match to apply to Sunday's clash agains St Kilda.

Mark Austin’s absence opens the door for Dylan Addison who returns from a broken jaw or young Fletcher Roberts off the back of some great form in the VFL. If selected, Roberts will become the fifth debutant this year to don the Red, White and Blue.

Both Liam Jones and rookie Jason Johannisen have been in scintillating form in the VFL and will no-doubt be talked about at selection.

Johannisen, a rebounding small defender has come from a long-way back this season, missing a big chunk of the season due to a knee injury, to slot into the VFL development squad, then a regular at Williamstown seniors.

Johannisen was promoted to the primary list this week as a result of his terrific form.

Tune in at 6.25pm for the official team selection.