The Western Bulldogs will make two changes for Sunday’s clash with the West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium.
Ed Richards will make his first AFL appearance for 2021, after a pre-season ankle injury.
He will be joined in the team by Riley Garcia, who made his AFL debut earlier this season.
Richards made his return from injury last week in the VFL and was among Footscray’s best in their win against Geelong, collecting 27 disposals across half back.
Garcia was equally influential in the midfield with 35 disposals and earns another opportunity, after being concussed early on debut in round 11.
Making way from last week’s team that played Geelong are Hayden Crozier and Roarke Smith.
Key forward Aaron Naughton has been confirmed to take his place in the starting line-up, after a rib injury saw him subbed out against the Cats.
Last week’s medical sub, Mitch Wallis, is one of the four emergencies, alongside Crozier, Smith and Josh Schache.
The Bulldogs will be searching for their first win against the Eagles in Perth since 2016.
Channel 7 and Fox Footy will broadcast the game live.
ROUND 15 TEAM
West Coast Eagles v Western Bulldogs
Sunday 27 June, 1.20pm AWST / 3.20pm AEST
Optus Stadium
B: Ryan Gardner, Alex Keath, Bailey Williams
HB: Taylor Duryea, Zaine Cordy, Bailey Dale
C: Caleb Daniel, Tom Liberatore, Lachie Hunter
HF: Jason Johannisen, Aaron Naughton, Cody Weightman
F: Anthony Scott, Josh Bruce, Marcus Bontempelli
R: Tim English, Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith
Int: Toby McLean, Ed Richards, Mitch Hannan, Riley Garcia
Emer: Mitch Wallis, Hayden Crozier, Josh Schache, Roarke Smith
In: Ed Richards, Riley Garcia
Out: Mitch Wallis (medi-sub), Hayden Crozier, Roarke Smith
