MELBOURNE’S Jake Lever will line-up for his first match of 2022 at Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.

The Demon will make his return from a foot injury that saw him sidelined for the opening three rounds of the season.

Joel Smith will make way under the AFL’s Health and Safety Protocols.

Toby Bedford, Blake Howes, Luke Dunstan and Kade Chandler make up Melbourne’s emergency list, with one of the four to be named as medical substitute one hour prior to the first bounce.

The Demons are preparing to take on Port Adelaide in their first Thursday night game of the year, as they look to secure their fourth straight win.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:40pm (AEST), with live broadcast available via the Seven Network, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports.

See below for the full Round 4 team.