Ryan Griffen will make his Season 2012 debut this Saturday against the Adelaide Crows at AAMI Stadium, with the midfielder one of two changes to the Bulldogs side from last week’s season opener against West Coast.

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Nathan Djerrkura also gains his first senior game of the year after impressing in the Williamstown’s VFL victory last weekend against the Northern Blues.
 
Club Development Manager Chris Maple believes both inclusions will bring grit and run to the Bulldogs midfield and forward line against the in-form Crows.

“Ryan should give us plenty of run and carry and long kicking with his power.”

“Nathan will bring plenty of forward pressure, on ball rotation and a real desire to win the football.”

After strong debuts, recruits Clay Smith and Tory Dickson will again pull on the hoops, making their first trip to Adelaide as Bulldogs for the Easter Saturday clash.

Christian Howard (knee) and Mitch Wallis (omitted) make way for Djerkurra and Griffen.
 
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