FREMANTLE has recalled Zac Clarke and Matt Taberner for Sunday's clash against the Brisbane Lions as coach Ross Lyon continues to search for the right forwardline mix.
Clarke and Taberner had been sent back the WAFL in recent weeks to find some form along with experienced defender Paul Duffield.
All three return for clash at Domain Stadium with ruckman Jack Hannath, defender Cam Sutcliffe and forward Hayden Crozier omitted.
The Lions are without star Pearce Hanley (hamstring), ruckman Stefan Martin (suspension) and Ryan Harwood (calf), while Tom Cutler has been dropped.
Brent Staker, Ryan Lester, Sam Mayes and Darcy Gardiner come into the side for the huge task in Perth.
Sam Fisher and elevated rookie Jack Sinclair come into St Kilda's team to face Essendon at Etihad Stadium.
Luke Delaney and Darren Minchington have both been dropped.
David Zaharakis finally returns for Essendon for his first match since round six after recovering from an ankle issue. Rookie Ariel Steinberg has also been included for his first match of the year.
The Bombers have lost Jake Carlisle (ankle) for at least a month, and Shaun Edwards has been dropped following last week's loss to Hawthorn.
Sunday, July 5
Essendon v St Kilda, Etihad Stadium, 1.10pm AEST
Essendon
In: D.Zaharakis, A.Steinberg
Out: J.Carlisle (ankle), S.Edwards
St Kilda
In: S.Fisher, J.Sinclair
Out: L.Delaney, D.Minchington
Fremantle v Brisbane Lions, Domain Stadium, 2.40pm AWST
Fremantle
In: Z.Clarke, P.Duffield, M.Taberner
Out: J.Hannath, H.Crozier, C.Sutcliffe
Brisbane Lions
In: R.Lester, B.Staker, D.Gardiner, S.Mayes
Out: P.Hanley (hamstring), R.Harwood (calf), S.Martin (suspended), T.Cutler
