Green missed the last two rounds with a hamstring complaint, but after a strong week on the track, is a welcome inclusion, being named in the half forward line. The Demons have also included hard running backman Daniel Ward for the Doggies clash.
Melbourne has won nine of its past 11 encounters against the Western Bulldogs, including its most recent clash in round 17, 2006. During this period, Melbourne strung together four consecutive victories on two occasions.
Rising Star Nominee for Round Six, Ricky Petterd has been left out of the team due to experiencing some hamstring soreness after Melbourne’s loss to Port Adelaide. Pettered is expected to miss one week of football
Byron Pickett, Ben Holland and James Frawley are the emergencies for the match.
MELBOURNEfc Team
Backs: D.Ward, N.Carroll, A.Yze
Half backs: N.Brown, J.Rivers, D.Bell
Centreline: M.Bate, J.McDonald, A.Davey
Half forwards: B.Green, B.Miller, C.Bruce
Forwards: C.Sylvia, D.Neitz, B.Moloney
Followers: J.White, S.Godfrey, T.Johnstone
I/C From: P.Johnson, N.Jones, L.Dunn, M.Warnock
Emergencies: B.Pickett, B.Holland, J.Frawley
In: B.Green, D.Ward,
Out: R.Petterd, B.Pickett
