MELBOURNEfc has welcomed a number of big names back for Friday night's clash against the Western Bulldogs in Bendigo.

After fielding two relatively young sides over the past two weeks, Melbourne is beginning to mould and shape its team for its AFL season opener against Hawthorn.

Full-back Nathan Carroll returns after serving his two match suspension handed down by the Club’s Leadership Group, and will add much needed stability and experience to the back half.

The other notable inclusions for this week include captain David Neitz, who has been held back over the last two games as a precaution with a slight knee complaint, and on-ballers Brock McLean, Simon Buckley and Jeff White.

Melbourne Squad

Simon   Buckley

Nathan  Jones

Ben       Holland

Brock    McLean

Matthew  Bate

Brad     Miller

James   Frawley

David    Neitz

Cale      Morton

Paul      Johnson

Colin     Sylvia

Adem    Yze

Ricky    Petterd

Addam  Maric

Colin     Garland

Daniel   Bell

Brent    Moloney

Russell  Robertson

Kyle      Cheney

John      Meesen

Isaac    Weetra

Tom      McNamara

Jeff       White

Aaron    Davey

Matthew  Warnock

Mark     Jamar

Nathan  Carroll

Jace      Bode

Shane   Valenti

Match Details
MELBOURNEfc v Western Bulldogs
Friday, 29 February, 7 pm
Queen Elizabeth Oval - Bendigo

2008 MELBOURNEfc Members will be granted general admission access on presentation of their membership card.

General admission tickets are available from the following outlets:
- Bart N Print, Deborah Street Bendigo
- The Bendigo Hospital Gift Shop, Lucan Street Bendigo

General admission prices:

Adult - $13.00
Student/Pensioner - $5.00
Child U.14 - $2.00
Family (2 adults/2 children) - $25.00