A SWAG of big names return for round 15, headlined by Carlton captain Chris Judd, Swan Adam Goodes and Port Adelaide's Chad Cornes.
Carlton has recalled Judd for its must-win clash with the Saints at Telstra Dome on Friday night, after he missed the win over Richmond after a heavy blow to the head in the club's round-13 loss to Essendon.
Defender Setanta O’hAilpin has made way.
St Kilda will welcome back Lenny Hayes from a layoff due to a hamstring injury for the crunch game, with former Cat Charlie Gardiner the unlucky player to miss after the Saints' come-from-behind win over North Melbourne at Carrara a fortnight ago.
Collingwood has stuck with the line-up that assembled an impressive win over the Sydney Swans last weekend, with Danny Stanley, Sharrod Wellingham and Alan Toovey named as emergencies.
The story is different for Adelaide, with ruckman Jonathon Griffin and midfielder Bryce Campbell replacing injured onballer Brent Reilly (knee). Forward Nick Gill has been dropped.
The Cats are also unchanged as they prepare to host Fremantle at Skilled Stadium on Saturday.
Fremantle, forced to shoulder the immediate retirement of veteran Peter Bell, has been bolstered by the return of key position players Luke McPharlin and Michael Johnson, forward Jeff Farmer and midfielder Andrew Browne.
Roger Hayden and Ryley Dunn have fallen to hamstring injuries and Brett Peake has been omitted.
Essendon has recalled exciting young forward Jay Neagle and hard nut defender Henry Slattery for its match against the Brisbane Lions at Telstra Dome on Saturday night.
They will replace midfielder Ricky Dyson, who has been dropped, and first-year player David Myers, who has a foot complaint that may keep him out of action for up to four weeks.
The Lions have made three changes to the team that had a shock loss to Melbourne in round 14, with Travis Johnstone, Cheynee Stiller and Matthew Leuenberger selected.
Joel Macdonald (ankle), James Polkinghorne and Justin Sherman (both omitted) make way for the trio.
Decorated utility Chad Cornes makes a welcome return for Port Adelaide's clash with North Melbourne at AAMI Stadium on Saturday night, after missing the round 14 loss to the Western Bulldogs with a calf strain.
He is joined by defender Jacob Surjan, with forward Robert Gray succumbing to an ankle injury sustained at training this week. Paul Stewart has been omitted.
North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley has stayed true to his threat of swinging the axe after his side's lost to St Kilda, making four changes.
Veteran Shannon Grant has been dropped for disciplinary reasons while the experienced Corey Jones and youngsters Matt Riggio and Alan Obst are also out. Ben Ross, Blake Grima, Scott McMahon and debutant ruckman Todd Goldstein come into the side.
Hawthorn has received a big boost ahead of its Sunday clash with the Sydney Swans, recalling midfielders Chance Bateman and Brad Sewell. The Hawks have also included ruckman Simon Taylor and youngsters Josh Kennedy and Travis Tuck on an extended interchange.
The welcome inclusions were soured somewhat with the loss of Jordan Lewis (thigh) and Brent Renouf, who is serving a two-match suspension.
The Sydney Swans will be pleased for the return of dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes as it looks to bridge its gap with the fourth-placed Hawks.
However, as documented, spearhead Barry Hall will be sidelined until further notice – deemed unfit to play after attempting to strike defender Shane Wakelin in the loss to the Magpies.
Heath Grundy, Tim Schmidt and Nick Smith join Goodes as inclusions in the 25-man squad.
The Western Bulldogs have lost midfield tyro Ryan Griffen ahead of its meeting with Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. Griffen, who has pulled out for personal reasons, is the only omission from the side that belted Port Adelaide in Darwin.
Jarrod Harbrow, Peter Street, Cam Wight and Callan Ward have been named on a seven-man interchange bench.
Melbourne has made two changes, with Brock McLean grounded by a season-ending ankle injury and Aaron Davey set to cool his heels on the sidelines due to a club-imposed suspension.
Exiled ruckman Jeff White has been recalled and Daniel Bell, Nathan Carroll and Michael Newton have been named on the club's extended bench.
First-year Demon Cale Morton has been named in the centre in his return to the senior side.
Richmond has been forced to leave out superstar Matthew Richardson for its Sunday clash with West Coast at Subiaco after his injured hamstring failed to come up in time.
Graham Polak (head injury) and Chris Hyde (omitted) are out, with Shane Edwards, Daniel Connors, Luke McGuane, Jay Schulz, Greg Tivendale and potential first-gamer Andrew Collins listed among the provisional ins.
West Coast pair Brent Staker and Jaymie Graham have been dropped, making way for retiring midfielder Michael Braun and Brett Jones, Josh Kennedy and David Wirrpanda, who have all been named in the Eagles' starting 18.
Fellow inclusion Eric Mackenzie, who is in line to make his first senior appearance in 2008, has been named on the extended interchange.
