IN THE final game of the round, Waalitj Marawar and Narrm clash at Optus Stadium.

The steadily-improving Eagles (2-7) have been more competitive on their home deck this season, with two victories and a narrow defeat to the high-flying Bombers in their past three matches at the venue.

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However the Eagles came crashing back to earth against Collingwood last week, kicking only five goals in a heavy defeat that was a firm reminder there is still a huge gap between their best and worst.

Tyrell Dewar will be Waalitj Marawar's sub, while Taj Woewodin will start as Narrm's sub.

Narrm (6-3) is coming off a heartbreaking one-point loss to Carlton, having given the Blues too much of a head start when it was held scoreless in an opening term for the first time since 2008.

But the Demons could entrench themselves in the top four by bouncing back with a win against the Eagles, especially at a venue that comes with fond memories of six wins on the trot including the 2021 Grand Final.

The Demons are boosted by the returns of Christian Salem and Ben Brown as Shane McAdam prepares for his club debut, with Ed Langdon (personal reason), Jacob van Rooyen (concussion) and Daniel Turner (calf) making way.

The Eagles regain Jake Waterman and Jamaine Jones in place of Jack Petruccelle (ankle) and Harvey Johnston (omitted).

Waalitj Marawar v Narrm at Optus Stadium, 3.20pm AWST

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SUBSTITUTES
Waalitj Marawar: Tyrell Dewar
Narrm: Taj Woewodin

Yartapuulti v Hawthorn at Adelaide Oval, 2.50pm ACST

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SUBSTITUTES
Port Adelaide: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
Hawthorn: Luke Breust

Essendon v North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, 1.10pm AEST

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Essendon: Darcy Parish (calf tightness) replaced in selected side by Elijah Tsatas
North Melbourne: None

SUBSTITUTES
Essendon: Dylan Shiel
North Melbourne: Eddie Ford

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