Morris returns for Bulldogs

THE slumping Western Bulldogs have been strengthened by the return of veteran defender Dale Morris from a knee injury for tomorrow’s must-win clash with Melbourne.

After damaging his ACL in February, Morris will play his first senior match of the year against the high-flying Demons, who have named an unchanged line-up. The only other addition to the Bulldogs team that was held goalless after half-time last week against Collingwood is Mitch Honeychurch.

Richmond and Essendon made one forced change apiece for their annual Dreamtime clash at the MCG. Dylan Grimes replaces the injured Bachar Houli in the Richmond lineup, while Michael Hurley comes in for Patrick Ambrose to bolster the Bombers’ defence.

Tigers spearhead Jack Riewoldt proved his fitness after being concussed in the opening minutes of last weekend’s win over St Kilda.

But star indigenous forward Daniel Rioli came up just short in his bid to play his first senior match since breaking an ankle in last year’s grand final.

Having played mostly as a key forward, Carlton youngster Jack Silvagni gets the chance to reinvent himself as a midfielder in tonight’s clash against Sydney at the SCG.

Silvagni replaces promising key forward Harry McKay, who was dropped.

The Swans were able to recall speedster Gary Rohan and Nic Newman.