Pacey utility Jason Johannisen is set to make his long awaited debut on Saturday against North Melbourne as one of five inclusions.
After a number of impressive performances in the VFL to date, he will be jumping at the chance to play on the big stage - given his opportunity after being elevated off the rookie list to replace key defender James Mulligan who was placed on the long term injury list.
The East Fremantle product will add some dash off half back as well as having the ability to push up onto the wing.
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Making his comeback through the VFL last weekend, defender Dylan Addison will also make his return to the seniors after rehabilitating a fractured jaw.
Assistant Coach Shannon Grant said Addison would be a great addition to the final 22 after his time on the sidelines.
“Great to see Dylan Addison coming back into the side after having a broken jaw three or four weeks ago,” Grant said.
Justin Sherman, Tom Campbell and Zephaniah Skinner have also been rewarded for their solid efforts in Williamstown’s defeat over rivals Port Melbourne last Saturday and have been recalled.
“Tommy Campbell who has been in very good form for the Williamstown side in the VFL comes in,” he said.
“Guys who have been playing consistent, really good footy for Williamstown over the last four or five weeks finally get their chance to be able to play.”
Both Skinner and Campbell will line up on Etihad Stadium on Saturday to play just their fourth senior game.
While Daniel Cross’s shoulder injury rules him out for the rest of the season, Lindsay Gilbee and Luke Dahlhaus will also miss this weekend after pulling up sore.
“Lindsay Gilbee and Luke Dahlhaus have had pretty big workloads over the last five or six weeks and both boys have pulled up quite sore,” he said.
“We thought it was best to make sure we looked after them and gave them a week off.”
Patrick Veszpremi and Liam Jones have been omitted.
