He's joined by Jacob Surjan and Nick Lower on the interchange bench.
Nathan Krakouer, Paul Stewart (neck) and Toby Thurstans (knee) drop out of the side that was sensationally reeled in by Carlton last Sunday evening.
Geelong has recalled midfielder Joel Selwood, who has overcome the virus that kept him out last week.
Rookie Harry Taylor returns to full-back and fellow defender Josh Hunt has recovered from his shoulder injury to be the ins for the Cats.
Matthew Scarlett (hamstring), Shannon Byrnes (foot) and David Wojcinski the three who make way.
Collingwood fans will be gladdened by the return of talented ball-winner Scott Pendlebury for Sunday’s blockbuster against the Blues at the MCG after he missed Monday’s gritty win over Melbourne with a back complaint.
Ben Reid will start next to him on the interchange bench as the Magpies replace Ryan Cook and Shannon Cox in the 22.
Carlton also have some positive selection news, with young defender Michael Jamison coming into the starting 18 after missing three weeks with a shoulder problem. Youngster Steven Browne misses out.
Richmond has made changes galore as they prepare to face Melbourne on Sunday at Telstra Dome.Coming off a loss to Adelaide, Will Thursfield and Jake King will miss for the Tigers with hamstring injuries, while Greg Tivendale, Kane Pettifer and Shane Edwards have been dropped.
Into the team come Chris Hyde, Daniel Jackson, former Eagle Mitch Morton, Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls and defensive stalwart Chris Hyde.
Goalsneak Aaron Davey returns from a two week lay-off with a hamstring strain for Melbourne as they prepare to take on the Tigers at Telstra Dome.
James Frawley also returns, having overcome a shoulder strain that kept him out of the Queen’s Birthday loss to Collingwood, while Chris Johnson goes straight into the middle.
Jared Rivers' run of bad luck continues with a groin injury forcing him out and expected shoulder surgery has ended Brent Moloney’s season. Daniel Bell has been dropped.
