The Brisbane Lions have responded dramatically to their heavy loss to Collingwood last weekend, set to make up to nine changes for Sunday's match against Melbourne at the MCG.
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Meanwhile both Fremantle and Richmond are set to be boosted by the returns of their respective stars for Saturday night's clash between the clubs at Domain Stadium.
The Lions (1-7) have brought nine players into their 25-man squad for their date with the Demons.
Justin Leppitsch's side has lost Dayne Beams (knee), Darcy Gardiner (finger) and Claye Beams (groin) to injury while dumping Josh Green, Marco Paparone and Josh Walker.
Rhys Mathieson's debut had already been flagged, but Eric Hipwood and Jarrad Jansen could also play their first games after being named in the squad. Trent West, Daniel McStay, Nick Robertson, Jonathan Freeman, Jackson Paine and Billy Evans are the other inclusions.
Melbourne (4-4) dropped Christian Salem, while losing Neville Jetta to suspension. Former captain Jack Grimes could be recalled, included in the Demons' squad alongside Ben Newton, Dean Kent, Alex Neal-Bullen and Oscar McDonald.
The winless Dockers have recalled Matthew Pavlich who was rested for last weekend's trip to Launceston. Tom Sheridan and Zac Dawson are also back. Midfielder Stephen Hill is out with an adductor issue, while Cameron Sutcliffe and Tendai Mzungu have been dropped.
The Tigers (2-6) regain captain Trent Cotchin from his cheekbone injury, and also welcome back Kane Lambert from his punctured lung and cracked rib. Youngster Corey Ellis will miss the match through soreness, while Daniel Rioli is unavailable, spending time with an ill family member in the Northern Territory.
Rioli's uncle - Hawthorn star Cyril - is back for the Hawks' clash with Sydney at the MCG on Friday night, with Daniel Howe omitted. The Swans (6-2) welcome back star midfielder Josh Kennedy, and forwards Ben McGlynn and Gary Rohan. Jack Hiscox and Dean Towers have been dropped, while Tom Papley will miss the match with a shin issue.
Struggling Gold Coast join the Lions in making wholesale change. The Suns have made six alterations to their side which lost by 91-points last week to Greater Western Sydney. Captain Gary Ablett is out of Saturday's home match against Adelaide with concussion, while Adam Saad (hamstring), Touk Miller (ankle) and Aaron Hall (shoulder) are also unavailable. Tom Nicholls and Keegan Brooksby have been dropped. The Western Bulldogs have named veteran ruckman Will Minson on their extended bench for Sunday's match with the Giants, while youngster Kieran Collins is picked to debut.
Other big-name inclusions for this round include Robbie Gray (Port Adelaide), Sam Fisher (St Kilda), Ben Reid (Collingwood) and Jacob Weitering (Carlton).
