Ben Brown inclusion a boost for Melbourne vs Giants

Ben Brown inclusion a boost for Melbourne vs Giants

Melbourne have named ahead Ben Brown for his first match since spherical three for Sunday’s AFL conflict with GWS in Alice Springs.

Brown was grounded by a again concern after taking part in the primary three video games of the season however he’ll return towards the Giants at Traeger Park rather than younger ahead Jacob van Rooyen.

“Browny has come back into some really good form in the VFL,” Demons coach Simon Goodwin stated.

“He has got his body to a really good position.”

Jake Bowey and James Harmes additionally return for the Demons.

Defender Michael Hibberd did not make the journey to Alice Springs after lacerating his kidney final week towards Geelong whereas James Jordon was omitted.

The Giants have been bolstered by the return of ahead Jesse Hogan and Isaac Cumming.

Lachie Whitfield goes out by suspension whereas younger ahead Aaron Cadman has been omitted to make manner for Hogan’s return.

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Hawthorn have recalled star veteran Chad Wingard, Fergus Greene and Josh Ward for Sunday’s match towards Carlton on the MCG.

Jacob Koschitzke, Lachlan Bramble and Cam Mackenzie have been dropped.

For the Blues, Jack Silvagni and Ed Curnow will return to the line-up however Matthew Cottrell (suspension) and Marc Pittonet (knee soreness) have been pressured out.

West Coast might be boosted by the return of veterans Jamie Cripps and Shannon Hurn for Sunday’s assembly with St Kilda in Perth, however Elliot Yeo (hip) and Samo Petrevski-Seton (quad) exit.

Mid-season recruit Ryan Maric was dropped.

For the Saints, Seb Ross replaces Ben Paton.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au