AFL finals hopefuls Richmond have locked in fit-again Ivan Soldo to steer their ruck division within the essential conflict with West Coast.
The Tigers have gained 4 of their final 5 matches and are scorching favourites for Sunday’s Optus Stadium encounter, however will probably be with out suspended co-captain Toby Nankervis.
The bodily ruckman’s three-match ban for tough conduct has opened the door for Soldo, whose solely different AFL match this season was in spherical seven.
Soldo, a 2020 premiership participant, has battled foot accidents this 12 months however has impressed at VFL degree in current weeks to earn a recall forward of fellow tall Samson Ryan.
He will tackle Bailey Williams within the ruck.
West Coast, who’re looking for to snap a club-record 14-match dropping streak, have been bolstered by the return of senior leaders Luke Shuey and Shannon Hurn from harm.
Sam Petrevski-Seton can also be again for the Eagles, whereas skilled wingman Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute function.
North Melbourne, who’ve additionally misplaced their previous 14 matches, have made 5 adjustments for his or her assembly with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Griffin Logue (knee), Jy Simpkin (concussion) and Flynn Perez (knee) are out injured, whereas Hugh Greenwood and Charlie Lazzaro have been dropped.
George Wardlaw, Jackson Archer, Liam Shiels, Curtis Taylor and Josh Goater all return.
After three-straight defeats, Hawthorn welcome again captain James Sicily and veteran ahead Luke Breust, whereas ruckman Max Ramsden will play his second senior sport.
Denver Grainger-Barras has been dropped after only one sport again within the facet.
James Blanck is out injured and Seamus Mitchell has been managed.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
