Carlton has swung four changes for Thursday night’s next big test against Melbourne, regaining three players but losing yet another to injury.
The Blues have named Brodie Kemp, Mitch McGovern, Jack Martin and Ollie Hollands for the MCG clash.
Martin will play his first game since last year’s preliminary final, having recovered from both a knee injury and a hamstring setback on the brink of a return, while McGovern hasn’t played since Round 6.
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Caleb Marchbank also trained fully but has not been named.
But they’ve also lost another player to injury with Zac Williams, subbed off in the loss to Collingwood due to glute soreness, unable to recover in time for Round 9.
Lewis Young, David Cuningham and Orazio Fantasia have all been omitted from the side.
At Melbourne, Jake Bowey returns after breaking his collarbone back in Opening Round, replacing Bailey Laurie.
The rest of the teams for Round 9 will be announced Thursday 6:20pm AEST.
ROUND 9 FIXTURE AND BURNING QUESTIONS (All times AEST)
CARLTON v MELBOURNE
Thursday May 9, 7:30pm at the MCG
BLUES
B: B.Kemp, J.Weitering, L.Cowan
HB: A.Cincotta, M.McGovern, N.Newman
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, B.Acres
HF: J.Martin, H.McKay, E.Hollands
F: M.Owies, C.Curnow, T.De Koning
FOLL: M.Pittonet, S.Walsh, M.Kennedy
I/C: J.Boyd, A.Cerra, M.Cottrell, G.Hewett, C.Durdin
EMG: D.Cuningham, Le.Young, O.Fantasia
IN: B.Kemp, M.McGovern, O.Hollands, J.Martin
OUT: Le.Young (Omitted), Z.Williams (Injured), O.Fantasia (Omitted), D.Cuningham (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: B.Howes, S.May, T.Rivers
HB: J.McVee, J.Lever, T.McDonald
C: J.Billings, C.Oliver, C.Windsor
HF: E.Langdon, H.Petty, K.Pickett
F: J.van Rooyen, B.Fritsch, D.Turner
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, J.Viney, C.Petracca
I/C: J.Bowey, A.Neal-Bullen, T.Sparrow, K.Chandler, T.Woewodin
EMG: B.Laurie, M.Hore, B.Brown
IN: J.Bowey
OUT: B.Laurie (Omitted)
GEELONG v PORT ADELAIDE
Friday May 10, 7:10pm at GMBHA Stadium
CATS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
POWER
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
FREMANTLE v SYDNEY SWANS
Friday May 10, 8:30pm at Optus Stadium
DOCKERS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
SWANS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
HAWTHORN v ST KILDA
Saturday May 11, 1:45pm at UTAS Stadium
HAWKS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
SAINTS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
ESSENDON v GWS GIANTS
Saturday May 11, 4:35pm at Marvel Stadium
BOMBERS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
GIANTS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
RICHMOND v WESTERN BULLDOGS
Saturday May 11, 7:30pm at MCG
TIGERS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
BULLDOGS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
GOLD COAST SUNS v NORTH MELBOURNE
Saturday May 11, 7:30pm at TIO Stadium
SUNS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
KANGAROOS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
COLLINGWOOD v WEST COAST EAGLES
Sunday May 12, 1pm at Marvel Stadium
MAGPIES
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
EAGLES
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
ADELAIDE CROWS v BRISBANE LIONS
Sunday May 12, 4pm at Adelaide Oval
CROWS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
LIONS
TBA Thursday 6:20pm
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