MELBOURNE has included Ricky Petterd, Addam Maric and James Strauss in its 25-man squad for Sunday’s inaugural match against Gold Coast Suns at the Gabba.
The trio has been named on the extended interchange, along with Nathan Jones, Jack Watts, Cale Morton and Stef Martin.
Maric starred for Casey last round, accumulating 25 disposals and kicking three goals, after playing the opening two rounds of the season.
Petterd also played for the Scorpions last round, after making an impact in the opening round of the season, when he came on as a substitute in the final term against the Swans.
Strauss is yet to play in 2011, but has been on the cusp of selection each week.
As expected, the Demons are still without Tom Scully (knee), Jordie McKenzie (groin) and Robbie Campbell (achilles), who are sidelined for a month to six weeks.
The Dees enter with a 1-1-1 win-draw-loss record and have a bye following their clash against the Suns.
Melbourne
B: Luke Tapscott, James Frawley, Clint Bartram
HB: Jared Rivers, Colin Garland, Jack Trengove
C: Jordan Gysberts, Jack Grimes, Rohan Bail
HF: Austin Wonaeamirri, Brad Green, Jamie Bennell
F: Liam Jurrah, Lynden Dunn, Aaron Davey
FOLL: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Colin Sylvia
I/C (from): Nathan Jones, Jack Watts, Cale Morton, Addam Maric, Ricky Petterd, Stef Martin, James Strauss
IN: Ricky Petterd, Addam Maric, James Strauss
OUT: -
Gold Coast Suns
B: Nathan Bock, Karmichael Hunt, Seb Tape
HB: Josh Toy, Michael Coad, Jarrod Harbrow
C: Michael Rischitelli, Gary Ablett, Matt Shaw
HF: Luke Russell, Charlie Dixon, Danny Stanley
F: Josh Fraser, Daniel Gorringe, Brandon Matera
FOLL: Zac Smith, Daniel Harris, David Swallow
I/C (from): Dion Prestia, Jared Brennan, Trent McKenzie, Maverick Weller, Hayden Jolly, Jack Hutchins, Alik Magin
IN: Luke Russell, Hayden Jolly, Josh Fraser, Joy Toy, Matt Shaw, Jack Hutchins
OUT: Campbell Brown (suspension), Nathan Krakouer, Harley Bennell
NEW: Jack Hutchins (Sandringham Dragons, VIC), Hayden Jolly (Glenelg, SA), Luke Russell (Burnie Dockers, TAS), Matt Shaw (Dandenong Stingrays, VIC)