MELBOURNE has named Liam Jurrah and Jamie Bennell in its final 22 for Sunday’s clash against Richmond at the MCG. |
The Demons have dropped Lynden Dunn and Daniel Nicholson, who have been named emergencies.
Bennell, Cale Morton, Jordie McKenzie and Jurrah have been named on the interchange.
Neville Jetta is the other emergency.
On Thursday, the Dees rushed back captain Brad Green, after he missed last round’s loss to West Coast Eagles, due to soreness.
But Melbourne has lost defender Luke Tapscott, also with soreness.
The Demons have dropped Lynden Dunn and Daniel Nicholson, who have been named emergencies.
Bennell, Cale Morton, Jordie McKenzie and Jurrah have been named on the interchange.
Neville Jetta is the other emergency.
On Thursday, the Dees rushed back captain Brad Green, after he missed last round’s loss to West Coast Eagles, due to soreness.
But Melbourne has lost defender Luke Tapscott, also with soreness.
Jurrah, who has not played for Demons since round 19, was out with a hip injury last round.
Bennell also returns for his first Melbourne match since round 18.
Melbourne vice-captain Aaron Davey will celebrate an important milestone against the Tigers, when he plays his 150th AFL match.
Forward Ricky Petterd will also play his 50th game this round.
Teams
Melbourne
B: Colin Garland, James Frawley, Clint Bartram
HB: Aaron Davey, Jared Rivers, Joel Macdonald
C: Sam Blease, Brent Moloney, Tom Scully
HF: Jack Trengove, Stef Martin, Jeremy Howe
F: Ricky Petterd, Jack Watts, Brad Green
FOLL: Mark Jamar, Colin Sylvia, Nathan Jones
I/C: Jamie Bennell, Cale Morton, Jordie McKenzie, Liam Jurrah,
EMG: Lynden Dunn, Neville Jetta, Daniel Nicholson
IN: Brad Green, Liam Jurrah, Jamie Bennell
OUT: Luke Tapscott (soreness), Lynden Dunn, Daniel Nicholson
Richmond
B: Bachar Houli, Alex Rance, Will Thursfield
HB:Brett Deledio, Jayden Post, Matt Dea
C: Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin, Shaun Grigg
HF:Daniel Jackson, Tyrone Vickery, Shane Edwards
F: Robin Nahas, Jack Riewoldt, Jake King
FOLL:Angus Graham, Shane Tuck, Nathan Foley
I/C: Mitch Morton, Mitchell Farmer, Jeromey Webberley, Brad Miller
EMG: Matthew White, Jamie O'Reilly, Ben Nason
IN: Jeromey Webberley
OUT: Jake Batchelor (shoulder)
Bennell also returns for his first Melbourne match since round 18.
Melbourne vice-captain Aaron Davey will celebrate an important milestone against the Tigers, when he plays his 150th AFL match.
Forward Ricky Petterd will also play his 50th game this round.
Teams
Melbourne
B: Colin Garland, James Frawley, Clint Bartram
HB: Aaron Davey, Jared Rivers, Joel Macdonald
C: Sam Blease, Brent Moloney, Tom Scully
HF: Jack Trengove, Stef Martin, Jeremy Howe
F: Ricky Petterd, Jack Watts, Brad Green
FOLL: Mark Jamar, Colin Sylvia, Nathan Jones
I/C: Jamie Bennell, Cale Morton, Jordie McKenzie, Liam Jurrah,
EMG: Lynden Dunn, Neville Jetta, Daniel Nicholson
IN: Brad Green, Liam Jurrah, Jamie Bennell
OUT: Luke Tapscott (soreness), Lynden Dunn, Daniel Nicholson
Richmond
B: Bachar Houli, Alex Rance, Will Thursfield
HB:Brett Deledio, Jayden Post, Matt Dea
C: Trent Cotchin, Dustin Martin, Shaun Grigg
HF:Daniel Jackson, Tyrone Vickery, Shane Edwards
F: Robin Nahas, Jack Riewoldt, Jake King
FOLL:Angus Graham, Shane Tuck, Nathan Foley
I/C: Mitch Morton, Mitchell Farmer, Jeromey Webberley, Brad Miller
EMG: Matthew White, Jamie O'Reilly, Ben Nason
IN: Jeromey Webberley
OUT: Jake Batchelor (shoulder)
