Ben Brown inclusion a lift 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 challenge after taking part in the primary three video games of the season however he’ll return in opposition to the Giants at Traeger Park instead of younger ahead Jacob van Rooyen.

“Browny has come again into some actually good kind within the VFL,” Demons coach Simon Goodwin mentioned.

“He has bought his physique to a extremely good place.”

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 in opposition to 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 means of suspension whereas younger ahead Aaron Cadman has been omitted to make manner for Hogan’s return.

Hawthorn have recalled star veteran Chad Wingard, Fergus Greene and Josh Ward for Sunday’s match in opposition to 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) had been pressured out.

West Coast shall 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.

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