The Western Bulldogs have received a significant boost ahead of their AFL Round 22 clash with North Melbourne, with forwards Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman both named to return, alongside ruckman-forward Luke Jaques.
Bulldogs Welcome Back Key Forwards
Naughton and Weightman both come back into the side as the Bulldogs look to strengthen their forward line, with the pair listed among the ins for the match. Jaques also earns a recall to the interchange bench. To make way, Laitham Vandermeer, Josh Busslinger and Lewis Emmett have all been omitted from the squad.
The Bulldogs line up with Marcus Bontempelli through the centre, Tim English in the ruck, and Naughton named at full-forward alongside Josh Dolan and Jacob Croft in the front line.
North Melbourne Make Two Changes for Bulldogs Clash
North Melbourne have named Ryley Hardeman and Griffin Wardlaw as their two inclusions for the contest. Hardeman slots into the defensive line, while Wardlaw takes his place in the ruck alongside Tristan Xerri and the high-profile Harry Sheezel.
The Roos have lost Josh Goater, who has been managed out of the side, while Ben Scott was omitted. Nick Larkey leads the attack, with Luke Davies-Uniacke named through the middle of the ground.
For fans following the fortunes of both clubs, this match shapes as a critical fixture with finals implications in play. You can also keep across the latest AFL action from other key Round 22 matches as the home-and-away season nears its conclusion.
