Stringer back for Dogs but Cloke out
THE Western Bulldogs have regained Jake Stringer from injury and dropped Travis Cloke ahead of tomorrow’s clash with St Kilda.
The Saints suffered a blow, losing former skipper Nick Riewoldt to a knee injury, while Luke Dunstan was dropped and Shane Savage and Darren Minchington were called up for the Etihad Stadium match.
Stringer has recovered from a knee injury and returns with defender Shane Biggs and ruckman Tim English, who will make his AFL debut.
In other significant selection news for Round 10, Gold Coast superstar Gary Ablett is out with a sore shoulder, Fremantle big man Aaron Sandilands has succumbed to a hamstring injury and Adelaide has recalled key forward Josh Jenkins.
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson made three unforced changes for tonight’s clash with Sydney at the SCG.
Dallas Willsmore and James Cousins will play their first AFL games, with Kaiden Brand also coming in at the expense of Will Langford, Kurt Heatherley and Billy Hartung.
The Swans recalled Oliver Florent to replace Harry Cunningham (foot injury).
Richmond made two changes for the Dreamtime at the ’ G match against Essendon. Josh Caddy will return from injury and Todd Elton is also in after the Tigers dropped Ivan Soldo and Anthony Miles.
The Bombers replaced ill ruckman Matthew Leuenberger with Tom Bellchambers.
The Suns take on Melbourne tomorrow in Alice Springs, with Pearce Hanley in for his first game since Round 1 after compassionate leave over the death of his brother.
David Swallow returns and Will Brodie will debut, while the Demons have brought in Jake Melksham, Alex NealBullen and James Harmes.
The Crows, who host the Dockers tomorrow night at Adelaide Oval, have recalled veteran David Mackay.
Former Adelaide ruckman Jon Griffin is in to face his old side, with Darcy Tucker included as well.