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AFL: David Astbury has no doubt the Tigers new look midfield can get the better of Collingwood at the MCG tomorrow night.

Collingwood’s James Aish.

HAWTHORN has reacted savagely to last week’s capitulation against Essendon by dumping four players, including premiership duo Taylor Duryea and Ryan Schoenmakers.

In a massive shock after just one round, the Hawks also dropped Billy Hartung and James Sicily

As expected, Luke Hodge returns for Saturday’s clash against Adelaide after serving his one-match club-imposed suspension ban for missing training, while Hawthorn also named Ryan Burton, Kade Stewart and Teia Miles.

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Meanwhile, injury-hit Sydney were forced to pick three debutants for Friday night’s Grand Final rematch against the Western Bulldogs.

Nic Newman, Will Hayward and Robbie Fox will face a baptism of fire when they take on the defending premiers at Etihad Stadium.

St Kilda has recalled Paddy McCartin and Leigh Montagna for its clash with West Coast.

– more to come

RICHMOND v COLLINGWOOD

MCG, Thursday 7.20pm (EDT)

TIGERS

B: A. Rance, D. Astbury, D. Grimes

HB: R. Conca, B. Houli, B. Ellis

C: D. Prestia, S. Edwards, S. Grigg

HF: D. Rioli, B. Griffiths, D. Butler

F: D. Martin, J. Riewoldt, J. Castagna

Foll: T. Nankervis, T. Cotchin, J. Caddy

I/C: N. Vlastuin, B. Lennon, J. Short, K. Lambert

Emg: I. Maric, A. Miles, T. Hunt

In: B. Lennon, J. Short, K. Lambert

Out: T. Hunt, S. Lloyd, K. McIntosh

MAGPIES

B: C. Mayne, D. Moore, A. Fasolo

HB: T. Broomhead, J. White, J. Blair

C: J. Crisp, S. Pendlebury, S. Sidebottom

HF: B. Maynard, B. Reid, J. Smith

F: J. Ramsay, H. Schade, J. Howe

Foll: B. Grundy, A. Treloar, T. Adams

I/C: T. Goldsack, J. Aish, T. Phillips, W. Hoskin-Elliott

Emg: L. Dunn, J. Daicos, M. Cox

In: T. Broomhead, J. Aish

Out: T. Varcoe (suspended), M. Cox

WESTERN BULLDOGS v SYDNEY

Friday March 31, Etihad Stadium, 7:50pm (EDT)

BULLDOGS

B: Z.Cordy, F.Roberts, J.Johannisen

HB: E.Wood, M.Adams, R.Murphy

C: L.Hunter, L.Dahlhaus, M.Boyd

HF: J.Macrae, T.Boyd, J.Stringer

F: S.Crameri, T.Cloke, L.Picken

Foll: T.Campbell, M.Bontempelli, T.Liberatore

I/C: M.Suckling, S.Biggs, C.Daniel, L.Jong

Emg: C.Smith, T.McLean, J.Dunkley

In: M.Adams, T.Campbell

Outs D.Morris (leg), T.McLean

SWANS

B: N.Smith, H.Grundy, Z.Jones

HB: J.Laidler, H.Marsh, C.Mills

C: K.Jack, J.Kennedy, J.Lloyd

HF: H.Cunningham, K.Tippett, G.Hewett

F: S.Reid, L.Franklin, J.Foote

Foll:owers S.Naismith, L.Parker, D.Hannebery

I/C: Oliver Florent, Robbie Fox, Nic Newman, Will Hayward

Emg: Aliir Aliir, Callum Sinclair, Dean Towers

In: R.Fox, N.Newman, W.Hayward

Out: D.Robinson (collarbone), Dane Rampe (arm), Dean Towers

HAWTHORN v ADELAIDE

Saturday April 1, MCG, 1:45pm (EDT)

HAWKS

B: B.Stratton, J.Frawley, S.Burgoyne

HB: L.Hodge, J.Gibson, G.Birchall

C: L.Shiels, J.O’Meara, I.Smith

HF: L.Breust, J.Gunston, C.Rioli

F: T.Vickery, J.Roughead, P.Puopolo

Foll: B.McEvoy, W.Langford, T.Mitchell

I/C R.Henderson, R.Burton, K.Stewart, T.Miles

Emg: B.Whitecross, T.Duryea, D.Howe

In: L.Hodge, R.Burton, K.Stewart, T.Miles

Out: T.Duryea, R.Schoenmakers, J.Sicily, B.Hartung

CROWS

B: J.Kelly, D.Talia, R.Laird

HB: A.Otten, K.Hartigan, B.Smith

C: D.Mackay, M.Crouch, R.Atkins

HF: C.Hampton, M.McGovern, T.Lynch

F: E.Betts, T.Walker, J.Jenkins

Foll: S.Jacobs, R.Douglas, R.Sloane

I/C: L.Brown, C.Cameron, W.Milera, R.Knight

Emg: J.Lever, H.Wigg, T.Menzel

Ins T.Walker

Outs T.Menzel

GWS v GOLD COAST

Saturday April 1, Spotless Stadium, 4:35pm

GIANTS

B: Z.Williams, P.Davis, N.Haynes

HB: H.Shaw, A.Tomlinson, M.Buntine

C: T.Scully, C.Ward, T.Greene

HF: S.Johnson, R.Lobb, J.Cameron

F: D.Smith, J.Patton, J.Kelly

Foll: S.Mumford, D.Shiel, R.Griffen

I/C J.Hopper, T.Taranto, A.Kennedy, N.Wilson

Emg: M.Kennedy, D.Lloyd, S.Reid

In: J.Hopper, N.Wilson

Out: T.Mzungu (hamstring), M.Kennedy

SUNS

B: J.Joyce, S.May, M.Rosa

HB: K.Kolodjashnij, R.Thompson, A.Saad

C: D.Swallow, G.Ablett, A.Sexton

HF: M.Barlow, T.Lynch, C.Ah Chee

F: T.Miller, P.Wright, J.Martin

Foll: J.Witts, A.Hall, J.Lyons

I/C: J.Leslie, S.Lemmens, B.Ainsworth, J.Bowes

Emg: J.Lonergan, J.Schoenfeld, B.Fiorini

In: D.Swallow, J.Leslie

Out: P.Hanley (family), J.Schoenfeld

BRISBANE LIONS v ESSENDON

Saturday April 1, Gabba, 7:25pm

LIONS

B: N.Robertson, D.Gardiner, R.Harwood

HB: S.Mayes, H.Andrews, T.Cutler

C: D.Zorko, M.Robinson, R.Bewick

HF: L.Taylor, E.Hipwood, D.Rich

F: J.Barrett, M.Close, D.McStay

Foll: S.Martin, D.Beams, T.Rockliff

I/C: R.Bastinac, T.Bell, R.Lester, J.Frost

Emg: B.Keays, C.Beams, A.Smith

In: J.Frost

Out: B.Keays

BOMBERS

B: M.Baguley, M.Hartley, B.Stanton

HB: B.Goddard, M.Hurley, P.Ambrose

C: Z.Merrett, D.Heppell, J.Kelly

HF: T.Colyer, C.Hooker, K.Langford

F: O.Fantasia, J.Daniher, D.Parish

Foll: S.McKernan, J.Watson, B.Howlett

I/C: A.McGrath, M.Gleeson, D.Zaharakis, A.McDonald-Tipungwuti

Emg: J.Stewart, H.Hocking, M.Dea

In: B.Howlett

Out: J.Green (hamstring)

WEST COAST v ST KILDA

Saturday April 1, Subiaco Oval, 7:40pm

EAGLES

B: S.Hurn, T.Barrass, S.Wellingham

HB: J.Nelson, J.McGovern, B.Sheppard

C: J.Redden, M.Priddis, A.Gaff

HF: M.LeCras, J.Darling, E.Yeo

F: J.Cripps, J.Kennedy, J.Hill

Foll: J.Giles, L.Shuey, S.Mitchell

I/C: D.Sheed, C.Masten, N.Vardy, M.Hutchings

Emg: L.Duggan, W.Schofield, K.Mutimer

In: T.Barrass, J.Giles, D.Sheed

Out: E.Mackenzie (soreness), L.Jetta (glute), D.Petrie (hand)

SAINTS

B: J.Geary, N.Brown, J.Webster

HB: J.Newnes, J.Carlisle, D.Roberton

C: S.Savage, J.Steele, J.Billings

HF: J.Lonie, J.Bruce, M.Weller

F: J.Gresham, T.Membrey, P.McCartin

Foll: T.Hickey, S.Ross, J.Steven

I/C: L.Dunstan, B.Acres, L.Montagna, S.Gilbert

Emg: B.Longer, J.Sinclair, D.McKenzie

In: P.McCartin, B.Acres, L.Montagna

Out: D.Armitage (groin), N.Riewoldt (knee), N.Wright

GEELONG v NORTH MELBOURNE

Sunday April 2, Etihad Stadium, 1:10pm

CATS

B: A.Mackie, T.Lonergan, Z.Tuohy

HB: J.Thurlow, L.Henderson, T.Stewart

C: M.Duncan, J.Selwood, G.Horlin-Smith

HF: J.Murdoch, H.Taylor, D.Lang

F: S.Motlop, T.Hawkins, D.Menzel

Foll: R.Stanley, P.Dangerfield, M.Blicavs

I/C: J.Bews, J.Cowan, L.McCarthy, S.Menegola, T.Ruggles, B.Parfitt, Z.Smith

In: D.Lang, J.Bews, S.Menegola, Z.Smith

Out: N.Cockatoo (hand)

KANGAROOS

B: M.Williams, S.Thompson, L.McDonald

HB: J.Macmillan, R.Tarrant, S.Atley

C: S.Gibson, T.Dumont, A.Swallow

HF: N.Hrovat, L.Hansen, J.Simpkin

F: L.Thomas, B.Brown, K.Turner

Foll: T.Goldstein, J.Ziebell, S.Higgins

I/C: B.Cunnington, A.Mullett, T.Garner, B.Preuss, M.Hibberd, M.Daw, D.Mountford

In: B.Cunnington, A.Mullett, T.Garner, M.Daw

Out: J.Waite (shoulder)

MELBOURNE v CARLTON

Sunday April 2, MCG, 3:20pm

DEMONS

B: J.Hunt, O.McDonald, J.Melksham

HB: N.Jetta, T.McDonald, N.Jones

C: C.Salem, J.Lewis, B.Stretch

HF: C.Oliver, S.Weideman, J.Watts

F: C.Petracca, J.Hogan, J.Garlett

Foll: M.Gawn, A.Brayshaw, J.Viney

I/C: D.Tyson, D.Kent, M.Hannan, A.Neal-Bullen, J.Spencer, B.Kennedy, J.Harmes

In: J.Harmes, D.Kent, B.Kennedy, D.Tyson, J.Spencer

Out: J.Smith (shoulder), B.Vince (suspension)

BLUES

B: J.Pickett, C.Marchbank, L.Plowman

HB: H.Macreadie, S.Rowe, S.Docherty

C: M.Wright, B.Gibbs, K.Simpson

HF: J.Silvagni, L.Casboult, C.Curnow

F: S.White, J.Weitering, S.Petrevski-Seton

Foll: M.Kreuzer, P.Cripps, M.Murphy

I/C: D.Armfield, E.Curnow, N.Graham, S.Kerridge, B.Smedts, H.McKay, D.Thomas

In: N.Graham, S.Kerridge, H.McKay

PORT ADELAIDE v FREMANTLE

Sunday April 2, Adelaide Oval, 4:40pm (EDT)

POWER

B: D.Byrne-Jones, T.Clurey, J.Hombsch

HB: M.Broadbent, T.Jonas, H.Hartlett

C: B.Ebert, O.Wines, J.Polec

HF: S.Powell-Pepper, J.Westhoff, C.Wingard

F: J.Trengove, C.Dixon, A.Young

Foll: P.Ryder, T.Boak, R.Gray

I/C: K.Amon, J.Impey, B.Eddy, W.Drew, D.Houston, J.Atley, S.Gray

In: Jarman Impey, Willem Drew, Joe Atley

DOCKERS

B: C.Sutcliffe, J.Hamling, L.Spurr

HB: G.Ibbotson, M.Johnson, D.Pearce

C: S.Hill, L.Neale, B.Hill

HF: S.Kersten, C.McCarthy, E.Langdon

F: M.Walters, J.Griffin, L.Weller

Foll: A.Sandilands, N.Fyfe, D.Mundy

I/C: Z.Dawson, C.Blakely, D.Tucker, N.Suban, M.Taberner, T.Sheridan, E.Hughes

In: M.Taberner, T.Sheridan, E.Hughes

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