Medhurst played an excellent game for Williamstown last week, and replaces youngster Brad Dick as the only change for Saturday night’s round nine clash with Brisbane at the Gabba.
In his first season with the Magpies since being traded from Fremantle, the 25-year-old Medhurst impressed during his first three outings with two goals against the Kangaroos in round one before slotting four match-winning majors against Richmond in round three.
Ben Davies, Guy Richards and Sam Iles are the three emergencies for the match.
There is added significance for Brodie Holland this week, with the tough midfielder set to play his 150th AFL game.
Since crossing to Collingwood in 2001 after three seasons and 36 games with Fremantle, Holland has developed into a well respected and courageous midfielder, and his milestone is well deserved.
Round 9
Brisbane Lions v Collingwood
Saturday 26 May, 7:10pm Gabba
Brisbane
B: Mills, Merrett, Johnson
HB: Adcock, Drummond, Copeland
C: Selwood, Lappin, Stiller
HF: Sherman, Brown, Notting
F: Rischitelli, Patfull, McGrath
Foll: Charman, Black, Power
I/C: Hadley, Clark, McDonald, Fixter
Emg: Roe, Brennan, Begley
In: Mitch Clark, Wayde Mills, Chris Johnson, Justin Sherman, Ben Fixter
Out: Marcus Allan, Colm Begley, Jason Roe, Jared Brennan, Scott Harding
Collingwood
B: Lockyer, Prestigiacomo, Holland
HB: H.Shaw, O’Brien, R.Shaw
C: Pendlebury, Toovey, Thomas
HF: Maxwell, Cloke, Didak
F: Swan, Rocca, Johnson
Foll: Fraser, O’Bree, Burns
I/C: Davis, Goldsack, Medhurst, Bryan
Emg: Davies, Richards, Iles
In: Paul Medhurst
Out: Brad Dick (omitted)
Milestone: Brodie Holland (150 AFL games)
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