MELBOURNE has made a late change ahead of its clash with Geelong on Friday night, replacing big man Mark Jamar with experienced ruckman Jeff White.

White has not played since round 13, but has been on the cusp of selection for a number of weeks as he seeks to add to his 265 career games.

That wait will come to an end when the Demons and the Cats open the AFL's Tom Wills Round, set to be played at the MCG in wet conditions.

Geelong has stuck with its named 22.