Broad rushed back for Tigers

Richmond defender Nathan Broad has made a quickerthan-expected recovery from a fractured cheekbone to be a surprise inclusion for tonight’s clash with St Kilda.

Broad and fellow 2017 premiership teammate Kamdyn McIntosh were among three returnees for the Tigers. The 25-year-old Broad’s resumption after only one week on the sidelines was particularly timely as the first-placed Tigers were unable to consider rebounding halfback Bachar Houli due to groin soreness.

The Saints were strengthened by the return of 2017 best and fairest winner Seb Ross for the clash at Etihad Stadium.

Sydney skipper Josh Kennedy was named to take on Gold Coast on Saturday, despite missing most of the round-17 victory over North Melbourne due to painful back spasms.

Mature-aged ruckman Darcy Cameron will make his AFL debut for the fourthplaced Swans at the SCG tomorrow.

The Suns’ midfield will be even more depleted than usual due to the absence of Jack Martin (calf) and David Swallow (managed).

Essendon welcome back Orazio Fantasia and David Zaharakis for tomorrow’s clash with a Fremantle side who were unable to consider Stephen Hill (quad). Bottom-placed Carlton left Matthew Kreuzer out of the team to take on Hawthorn on Sunday after the ruckman recorded an elevated heart rate last week.