INS – Gawn, Lever, Hibberd
OUTS – Spargo (concussion), Melksham (omitted), Tomlinson (omitted), McDonald (omitted)
MELBOURNE will be bolstered by the return of three Demons ahead of its ANZAC Day Eve blockbuster clash.
Skipper Max Gawn has been named in the final 22 following three games on the sidelines with a knee injury.
“He's done a power of work, Gawny," Simon Goodwin told media on Friday.
"He's done all the work that he needs to do, and he feels really confident.”
Jake Lever and Michael Hibberd both come into the team and will strengthen the defensive group, the two Demons ready to take on the Tigers’ forward line.
Charlie Spargo will miss Monday night’s match after sustaining a concussion during Melbourne’s Round 5 match against Essendon, while Jake Melksham, Adam Tomlinson and Tom McDonald have been omitted from the starting side.
Bailey Laurie, Luke Dunstan, Daniel Turner and Josh Schache will make up the team’s emergency list.
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Melbourne is set to face Richmond on Monday night in the eighth instalment of the ANZAC Day Eve match, a game that looks to honour the modern-day personnel who have served, and are currently serving, our country.
"It's an incredibly important game for us as a footy club,” Goodwin said.
“We've got past players that have sacrificed their lives and their journeys. It’s a real privilege and an honour to play in a game with this significance."
Each year, the game is a highlight on the Demon calendar, with fans encouraged to head to the MCG from 5pm (AEST), when gates open, before the highly anticipated pre-game spectacle begins at 7pm.
ANZAC Day Eve ambassador Wing Commander Mike Oram will light the cauldron ahead of the first bounce at 7:25pm.
Supporters wanting to be there for the blockbuster action can purchase tickets here.
For those unable to the attend, the game will be available to watch live via the Seven Network, Fox Footy and Kayo Sports. Dees fans currently have access to a Melbourne Digital Membership that includes a 12-month Kayo subscription.
Check out the full team below.
