INS – May, Melksham, Johnson, Langford, Billings
OUTS – Jefferson (inj.), Spargo (conc.), Howes, Woewodin, Turner (omitted)
MELBOURNE will face Gold Coast with five changes to its side, Steven May, Aidan Johnson Jake Melksham, Harvey Langford and Jack Billings all entering the line-up.
May and Melksham are set to play their first official games of the 2025 season after injury had ruled them out of the two opening rounds.
May will return to bolster the backline alongside defensive leader Jake Lever. Melksham and Johnson are set to strengthen Melbourne’s attack forward of centre, Johnson welcomed back into the team after sitting out his one-week suspension.
Langford and Billings come into the final 23 after solid outings in the VFL last weekend. Langford registered 23 disposals and a goal while Billings collected 17 disposals.
Matt Jefferson exits the team and will spend a short stint on the sidelines after fracturing his hand during Round 2.
Charlie Spargo will also miss the game after presenting with delayed concussion symptoms during the week.
Blake Howes, Taj Woewodin and Daniel Turner have been omitted from the AFL side, with Howes and Turner joining Ricky Mentha Jnr on the emergency list for the Saturday game.
The 1:20pm match will be a family-friendly extravaganza, with plenty on to entertain the kids including inflatables, slot cars, photo opportunities, Zurich mini golf, a DJ truck, silent disco and face painting.
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