MELBOURNE young gun Xavier Lindsay will make his return to the Demons' Gather Round side as the club heads to Adelaide to take on the Bombers.

The crafty, young winger will return to the lineup having missed just one game with an MCL sprain to his knee, with the club still searching for its first win.

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Daniel Turner will make way for Lindsay, returning to the VFL for the second time this season with two goals from his two matches at the top level.

Tom Sparrow will make his 100th appearance in red and blue on the night.

The Demon Flamehead logo will be back in action for the match, 30-years on from the first introduction of the logo.  

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Key forward Tom Fullarton has been named as an emergency after his five goals at VFL level last week, alongside Jack Billings and the aforementioned Turner.

Melbourne fans will get a chance to see their Dees in action, with open training scheduled from 3pm on Friday afternoon at the West Adelaide Football Club.

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Previously sold-out retro merchandise items will be available at the session, with the Demon Shop having made the trip for Gather Round. The Demon Shop online has also restocked with pre-ordering available.

Melbourne v Essendon

Round 5 Sat 12 Apr 2025, 9:35 AM

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide • SA



Last Updated 3:40 am Friday, April 18, 2025