MELBOURNE skipper James McDonald has withdrawn from the Demons' side to play Port Adelaide on Sunday with a hamstring injury.

His place in the team has been taken by Lynden Dunn.

Both the Power and Fremantle have named debutants for their Sunday clashes.

Exciting rookie forward Wade Thompson has been elevated to the senior list in place of Jackson Trengove, who has been placed on the long-term injury list, and will play against the Demons.

Fremantle has named defender Greg Broughton for his first game, against Adelaide at Subiaco.

The 22-year-old played every pre-season match for Freo.

“He doesn’t get rattled and he has no fear about putting it on the line,” coach Mark Harvey said.

“He’s dogged, determined, hates to be beaten and plays with the desire that you look for."

North Melbourne has named former skipper Adam Simpson and Daniel Pratt in the team to face Hawthorn on Sunday despite queries on their mental state following this week's 'rooster' video controversy.