MELBOURNEfc has made five changes as the side prepares to battle St Kilda on Sunday afternoon.
Club veteran Adem Yze returns to the fold after last playing at the AFL level in Melbourne’s Round One loss to Hawthorn. Since returning to VFL ranks, Yze has impressed everyone with his leadership and sensational playing form. Over the past three weeks, Yze has averaged 34 possessions playing as a midfielder and a roving forward pocket.
Colin Sylvia and Lynden Dunn have also returned after strong performances for Sandringham. Dunn has impressed, showing his versatility playing a number of tagging roles, while Colin Sylvia displayed a solid performance in his first game back from a hamstring injury, having 17 possessions and eight marks.
The Melbourne side will also be bolstered by the returns of experienced duo Jeff White (back) and Paul Wheatley (calf), who both missed last week through injury.
Of the players to miss, Aaron Davey was a forced change after injuring his hamstring at training on Tuesday, and Cale Morton has shown symptoms of the flu and won't be risked. Shane Valenti, Ben Holland and Mark Jamar have all been omitted.
Brad Miller will run out for his 100th game, as the Demons aim to post their second win for the season.
Melbourne Team
Backs: M.Warnock, C.Garland, D.Bell
Half backs: J. Frawley, P.Wheatley, C.Bruce
Centreline: C.Bartram, B.McLean, M.Bate
Half forwards: B.Green, R.Robertson, B.Moloney
Forwards: S.Buckley, B.Miller, A.Wonaeamirri
Followers: J.Whie, J.McDonald, N.Jones
Interchange: L.Dunn, C.Sylvia, , P Johnson, A.Yze
Emergencies: J.Bode, C.Johnson, Holland
Team Changes
In: Yze, White, Sylvia, Wheatley, Dunn
Out: Holland, Davey Valenti, Jamar, Morton