CARLTON has welcomed back Zac Williams for its crucial clash with Hawthorn, Adelaide will be boosted by Izak Rankine's return against the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda has dropped Paddy Dow for its battle against Richmond. 

The Blues have also added Lachie Cowan, but they lose Adam Cerra (hamstring) and Matthew Cottrell (shoulder). The Hawks have recalled Cam Mackenzie for the dropped Josh Ward. 

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Rankine's return from a four-game suspension in place of Billy Dowling will be massive for the Crows as they face the unchanged Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval. 

And former No.3 draft pick Dow is one of two omissions for the Saints, along with Riley Bonner. Ryan Byrnes and Hunter Clark come into the side against Richmond. 

Dow's axing means he'll miss the chance to face off against his brother Thomson, who is one of four inclusions for the Tigers. 

Samson Ryan, Jacob Bauer, Kaleb Smith are the others to come in, while injured trio Liam Baker, Steely Green and Tom Brown join the retired Dustin Martin out of the side.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11

Carlton v Hawthorn at the MCG, 1.10pm AEST

CARLTON

In: L.Cowan, Z.Williams
Out: A.Cerra (hamstring), M.Cottrell (shoulder)

Last week's sub: Matthew Kennedy

HAWTHORN

In: C.Mackenzie
Out: J.Ward (omitted)

Last week's sub: Luke Breust

Richmond v St Kilda at Marvel Stadium, 3.20pm AEST

RICHMOND

In: S.Ryan, J.Bauer, K.Smith, T.Dow
Out: L.Baker (concussion), S.Green (ankle/toe), D.Martin (retired), T.Brown (ankle/shoulder)

Last week's sub: Kamdyn McIntosh

ST KILDA

In: R.Byrnes, H.Clark
Out: R.Bonner (omitted), P.Dow (omitted)

Last week's sub: Paddy Dow

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs at Adelaide Oval, 3.40pm ACST

ADELAIDE

In: I.Rankine
Out: B.Dowling (omitted)

Last week's sub: Dan Curtin

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: Nil
Out: Nil

Last week's sub: Caleb Daniel