INS - Clayton Oliver, Harrison Petty 
OUTS - Toby Bedford, Adam Tomlinson (omitted) 

MELBOURNE has made two changes to its starting 22 ahead of its Saturday night clash against the Western Bulldogs. 

The Demons have welcomed the return of star midfielder Clayton Oliver (thumb) and talented defender Harrison Petty (Health and Safety Protocols) who were both ruled out during Round 18.

Making way is Toby Bedford and Adam Tomlinson, who join Sam Weideman and Luke Dunstan on the emergency list. 

Melbourne are set to face off against the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium, with coach Simon Goodwin expecting a tough battle.

"We know what they're about, we've played them a lot over the last couple of years," Goodwin told media on Wednesday morning. 

"They're always great games of footy, they challenge us in a whole range of different areas and it looks like they're back in their best form. 

"It's going to be a really exciting game on Saturday night at Marvel, with two teams who will fight a really tough contest." 

The on-field action kicks off at 7:25pm (AEST), with fans able to watch the live broadcast via the Seven Network, Fox Footy or Kayo Sports. 

See the full Round 19 team below.