MELBOURNE has made three changes for Saturday’s clash against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.
The Demons have brought in big men Stef Martin and Michael Newton, plus versatile small Jamie Bennell.
The Demons have brought in big men Stef Martin and Michael Newton, plus versatile small Jamie Bennell.
As expected, ruckman Mark Jamar (knee) and Jack Grimes (foot) are forced changes, while Matthew Bate has been omitted.
Jamar, an All-Australian in 2010, will be sidelined for the next four to six weeks, after injuring his posterior cruciate ligament against Adelaide Crows last round.
The Demons have all of a sudden been hit by injury in the ruck department.
Jamar, an All-Australian in 2010, will be sidelined for the next four to six weeks, after injuring his posterior cruciate ligament against Adelaide Crows last round.
The Demons have all of a sudden been hit by injury in the ruck department.
This means the versatile Martin, who can play key back or forward, will be the No.1 ruckman.
Nominated rookie Michael Newton will become the second ruckman, with Lynden Dunn also expected to pinch-hit.
Emerging ruckman Jake Spencer could not be considered after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, playing for Casey last round, ending his 2011.
Premiership ruckman Robbie Campbell played a half of football in the Casey reserves last weekend, but it was his first run for this year. He returned from an achilles injury sustained in the pre-season.
Forward/ruckman Jack Fitzpatrick also injured his ankle playing for Casey last round and is also sidelined.
Beanpole Max Gawn is still emerging and played for Casey seconds last round.
Nominated rookie Michael Newton will become the second ruckman, with Lynden Dunn also expected to pinch-hit.
Emerging ruckman Jake Spencer could not be considered after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, playing for Casey last round, ending his 2011.
Premiership ruckman Robbie Campbell played a half of football in the Casey reserves last weekend, but it was his first run for this year. He returned from an achilles injury sustained in the pre-season.
Forward/ruckman Jack Fitzpatrick also injured his ankle playing for Casey last round and is also sidelined.
Beanpole Max Gawn is still emerging and played for Casey seconds last round.
Bennell returns from a one-match stint in the VFL.
But he was one of Casey’s best against Northern Bullants last round and has gained a call-up.
After just one match in the AFL, Bate has been relegated to an emergency.
But he was one of Casey’s best against Northern Bullants last round and has gained a call-up.
After just one match in the AFL, Bate has been relegated to an emergency.
Teams
Melbourne
B: James Frawley, Matthew Warnock, Clint Bartram
HB: Nathan Jones, Colin Garland, Luke Tapscott
C: Ricky Petterd, Lynden Dunn, Brad Green
HF: Colin Sylvia, Liam Jurrah, Addam Maric
F: Jordan Gysberts, Jack Watts, Aaron Davey
FOLL: Stef Martin, Brent Moloney, Jack Trengove
I/C: Rohan Bail, Austin Wonaeamirri, Jamie Bennell, Michael Newton
EMG: Joel Macdonald, Neville Jetta, Matthew Bate
EMG: Joel Macdonald, Neville Jetta, Matthew Bate
IN: Michael Newton, Stef Martin, Jamie Bennell
OUT: Mark Jamar (knee), Jack Grimes (foot), Matthew Bate
North Melbourne
B: Jamie MacMillan, Nathan Grima, Scott Thompson
HB: Daniel Pratt, Michael Firrito, Brady Rawlings
C: Ben Speight, Shaun Atley, Brent Harvey
HF: Scott McMahon, Aaron Edwards, Lindsay Thomas
F: Sam Wright, Drew Petrie, Jack Ziebell
FOLL: Todd Goldstein, Andrew Swallow, Daniel Wells
IN: Lachlan Hansen, Ben Cunnington, Leigh Adams, Kieran Harper
EMG: Cruize Garlett, Cameron Richardson, Cameron Pedersen
B: Jamie MacMillan, Nathan Grima, Scott Thompson
HB: Daniel Pratt, Michael Firrito, Brady Rawlings
C: Ben Speight, Shaun Atley, Brent Harvey
HF: Scott McMahon, Aaron Edwards, Lindsay Thomas
F: Sam Wright, Drew Petrie, Jack Ziebell
FOLL: Todd Goldstein, Andrew Swallow, Daniel Wells
IN: Lachlan Hansen, Ben Cunnington, Leigh Adams, Kieran Harper
EMG: Cruize Garlett, Cameron Richardson, Cameron Pedersen
IN: Aaron Edwards, Lachlan Hansen
OUT: Liam Anthony (omitted), Cameron Pedersen (omitted)
OUT: Liam Anthony (omitted), Cameron Pedersen (omitted)
