The Demons have made four changes ahead of the side’s Round 14 clash with the West Coast Eagles.

Coming into the team are captain James McDonald, Matthew Bate, Mark Jamar and Paul Wheatley.

McDonald returns to the fold after recovering from a knee injury that forced him to miss the last two weeks.  Ruckman Mark Jamar also returns from injury, after overcoming a slight quad strain.

Paul Wheatley will play his first game for Melbourne this season, after impressing with a number of strong performances with Casey in the VFL. Wheatley’s first half of the season was hampered severely by calf and quad injuries.  Forward Matthew Bate also returns after missing last week with the flu.

Ruckman Paul Johnson, Matthew Whelan and Brad Miller have all been omitted. 

Jack Watts will also miss his first game since making his debut, due to illness.  During the week, Watts missed two days of training after suffering from migraines and a bout of gastro. 

The emergencies for the match are Brad Miller, Paul Johnson and Daniel Bell.