Rookie Luke Thompson and recently retired Trent Hentschel will line up in defence for the Eagles in the cut-throat semi-final at AAMI Stadium. And James Sellar will be one of their opponents as Glenelg seeks to avoid a straight sets exit from the finals series.
Young Crow Jack Gunston has been named on an extended interchange bench for flag favourite Central District, which takes on Norwood, coached by Crows 200-gamer Nathan Bassett.
Aidan Riley will play for Sturt’s reserves side in a second semi-final against Port Magpies at Richmond on Saturday.
