Check out who's in and who's out ahead of another action packed round of football
TEAMS: Paul Chapman returns for Geelong, Matthew Kreuzer is named by Carlton and Dyson Heppell succumbs to injury.
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PAUL Chapman and Matthew Kreuzer headline some big ins ahead of Round 22.
Richmond star Jack Riewoldt has been named as have captain Trent Cotchin (shin), former captain Chris Newman (ankle) and Matt White (hamstring) who were all struggling with niggling injuries.
After one week in the VFL, Chapman returns for the Cats clash against Sydney along with All Australia forward Tom Hawkins.
The Cats opponents on Saturday - Sydney - dropped Jude Bolton and recalled Tom Mitchell.
Essendon have lost Dyson Heppell for their huge clash with rivals Carlton but regain Paddy Ryder from suspension. David Myers, Michael Hurley and Jackson Merrett were also included.
The Blues named No.1 big man Matthew Kreuzer, who replaces defender Josh Bootsma.
Fremantle will again be without Garrick Ibbotson and Clancee Pearce after Aaron Sandilands and Hayden Ballantyne were hurt in the win over Melbourne. Jack Hannath and Cam Sutcliffe come into the team.
As they look to lock up eighth postion, the Power recall Kane Mitchell, Jake Neade and Sam Colquhuon while Hamish Harlett is suspended and Cam Hitchcock and Nathan Blee are also out.
Round 22 teams.
Collingwood vs West Coast Eagles, Friday 7.40pm (EST) at the MCG
Collingwood
B: Nathan Brown, Nick Maxwell. Heath Shaw
HB: Marley Williams, Lachlan Keeffe, Tyson Goldsack
C: Harry O'Brien, Dayne Beams, Luke Ball
HF: Steele Sidebottom, Quinten Lynch, Jarryd Blair
F: Alan Didak, Travis Cloke, Ben Reid
Foll: Brodie Grundy, Scott Pendlebury, Dane Swan
I/C: Brent Macaffer, Josh Thomas, Ben Kennedy, Sam Dwyer
Emg: Jordan Russell, Ben Hudson, Paul Seedsman
IN: Alan Didak, Ben Kennedy
OUT: Jamie Elliott (shoulder), Ben Sinclair (hamstring)
Eagles
B: Mitchell Brown, Darren Glass, Patrick McGinnity
HB: Sam Butler, Eric Mackenzie, Ashley Smith
C: Andrew Gaff, Sharrod Wellingham, Bradd Dalziell
HF: Jamie Cripps, Josh Kennedy, Josh Hill
F: Will Schofield, Scott Lycett, Jack Darling
Foll: Dean Cox, Scott Selwood, Matt Priddis
I/C: Blayne Wilson, Brad Sheppard, Chris Masten, Matt Rosa
Emg: Mark Hutchings, Andrew Embley, Adam Carter
In: Blayne Wilson, Chris Masten, Matt Rosa
Out: Andrew Embley (Omitted), Luke Shuey (Hamstring), Adam Carter (Omitted)
SuperCoach news: Dayne Beams has averaged 135 points in his past three matches against West Coast – ranked No.1 at the club. Matt Priddis has averaged 99 points in his last three against Collingwood – ranked fourth at the Eagles.
Adelaide Crows vs Melbourne, 1.45pm (EST) Saturday AAMI Stadium
Crows
B: Andy Otten, Ben Rutten, Rory Laird
HB: Luke Brown, Daniel Talia, Brodie Smith
C: Bernie Vince, Patrick Dangerfield, Rory Sloane
HF: Nathan van Berlo, Lewis Johnston, Richard Douglas
F: Ian Callinan, Tom Lynch, Jared Petrenko
Foll: Sam Jacobs, Brad Crouch, Scott Thompson
I/C: David Mackay, Sam Kerridge, Mitch Grigg, Kyle Hartigan
Emg: Matthew Wright, Richard Tambling, Shaun McKernan
IN: Hartigan, Grigg
OUT: Jaensch, Shaw.
Demons
B: Lynden Dunn, James Frawley, Dean Terlich
HB: Matt Jones, Tom McDonald, Colin Garland
C: Jordie McKenzie, Jack Trengove, Luke Tapscott
HF: Jack Viney, Jack Watts, Colin Sylvia
F: Dean Kent, Chris Dawes, Cameron Pedersen
FOLL: Jake Spencer, Jack Grimes, Nathan Jones
I/C: Jeremy Howe, Aaron Davey, Jimmy Toumpas, David Rodan
Emg: Max Gawn, Neville Jetta, Rohan Bail
IN: David Rodan, James Frawley, Chris Dawes, Cameron Pedersen, Jimmy Toumpas
OUT: Shannon Byrnes (foot), James Strauss (shoulder), Sam Blease (ankle), Jack Fitzpatrick (concussion), Troy Davis
SuperCoach news: Richard Douglas ranks second at the club for points scored since Round 10, averaging 95 a game. Colin Sylvia ranks third at the club in this period, averaging 91 a game.
North Melbourne vs Hawthorn, 2.10pm (EST) Saturday at Etihad Stadium
Kangaroos
B: Lachlan Hansen, Luke Delaney, Aaron Mullett
HB: Sam Wright, Michael Firrito, Shaun Atley
C: Ryan Bastinac, Daniel Wells, Sam Gibson
HF: Jamie Macmillan, Robbie Tarrant, Brent Harvey
F: Lindsay Thomas, Drew Petrie, Aaron Black
Foll: Todd Goldstein, Ben Cunnington, Jack Ziebell
I/C: Levi Greenwood, Brad McKenzie, Leigh Adams, Ben Jacobs
Emg: Daniel Currie, Will Sierakowski, Taylor Garner
In: Jack Ziebell, Michael Firrito
Out: Will Sierakowski (Omitted), Nathan Grima (Foot)
Hawks
B: Ben Stratton, Brian Lake, Brent Guerra
HB: Shaun Burgoyne, Josh Gibson, Grant Birchall
C: Isaac Smith, Luke Hodge, Shane Savage
HF: Luke Breust, Lance Franklin, Jordan Lewis
F: David Hale, Jarryd Roughead, Cyril Rioli
Foll: Max Bailey, Brad Sewell, Sam Mitchell
I/C: Jack Gunston, Jed Anderson, Brendan Whitecross, Bradley Hill
Emg: Liam Shiels, Taylor Duryea, Matt Spangher
In: Jed Anderson, Brent Guerra
Out: Taylor Duryea (Omitted), Paul Puopolo (calf soreness)
SuperCoach News: Daniel Wells was the Kangaroos’ top ranked player when these sides last met in Round 5 with 125 points. Cyril Rioli’s 124 points was the second-best tally of any Hawks player.
Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans, 4.40pm (EST) Saturday at Simonds Stadium
Cats
B: Andrew Mackie, Tom Lonergan, Corey Enright
HB: Jimmy Bartel, Jared Rivers, Cameron Guthrie
C: Steve Johnson, Joel Selwood, Allen Christensen
HF: Mathew Stokes, Harry Taylor, Paul Chapman
F: James Podsiadly, Tom Hawkins, Travis Varcoe
Foll: Nathan Vardy, James Kelly, Mitch Duncan
I/C: Joel Corey, Mark Blicavs, Josh Caddy, Steven Motlop
Emg: Jordan Murdoch, Josh Walker, George Horlin-Smith
In: Paul Chapman, Tom Hawkins
Out: Jordan Murdoch (Omitted), Josh Walker (Omitted)
Swans
B: Dane Rampe, Heath Grundy, Nick Smith
HB: Andrejs Everitt, Ted Richards, Nick Malceski
C: Jarrad McVeigh, Ryan O'Keefe, Gary Rohan
HF: Daniel Hannebery, Jesse White, Luke Parker
F: Rhyce Shaw, Kurt Tippett, Craig Bird
Foll: Shane Mumford, Josh Kennedy, Kieren Jack
I/C: Ben McGlynn, Tom Mitchell, Jed Lamb, Mike Pyke
Emg: Shane Biggs, Xavier Richards, Harry Cunningham
In: Tom Mitchell
Out: Jude Bolton (Illness)
SuperCoach news: Joel Selwood ranks No.1 in the AFL for points scored since Round 18, averaging 140 a game. Shane Mumford ranks 13th in the league in this period, averaging 112 a match.
Carlton vs Essendon, 7.40pm (EST) Saturday at the MCG
Blues
B: Heath Scotland, Michael Jamison, Lachie Henderson
HB: Zach Tuohy, Andrew McInnes, Bryce Gibbs
C: Chris Yarran, Mitch Robinson, Kade Simpson
HF: Ed Curnow, Andrew Walker, Tom Bell
F: Brock McLean, Levi Casboult, Matthew Kreuzer
Foll: Robert Warnock, Eddie Betts, Marc Murphy
I/C: Jarrad Waite, Nick Graham, Troy Menzel, Dennis Armfield
Emg: David Ellard, Nick Duigan, Aaron Joseph
In: Matthew Kreuzer
Out: Josh Bootsma (Omitted)
Bombers
B: Mark Baguley, Tayte Pears, Michael Hibberd
HB: Brendon Goddard, Cale Hooker, Lauchlan Dalgleish
C: Alwyn Davey, Jobe Watson, Jackson Merrett
HF: Michael Hurley, Stewart Crameri, Jake Carlisle
F: Patrick Ryder, Kyle Hardingham, Nick Kommer
Foll: Joe Daniher, Jake Melksham, Heath Hocking
I/C: David Zaharakis, Brent Stanton, Ben Howlett, David Myers
Emg: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Will Hams, Nick O'Brien
In: Patrick Ryder, Jackson Merrett, Michael Hurley, David Myers
Out: Tom Bellchambers (Omitted), Nick O'Brien (Omitted), Dyson Heppell (Ankle), Leroy Jetta (Omitted)
SuperCoach news: Mitch Robinson’s 121 points last week was his biggest return since Round 9, enjoying a $25,300 price as a result. Jake Melksham’s 120 point tally was a season-high, rising in value by $14,000.
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide, 7.40pm (EST) Saturday at Patersons Stadium
Dockers
B: Lee Spurr, Zac Dawson, Paul Duffield
HB: Tendai Mzungu, Michael Johnson, Stephen Hill
C: Nick Suban, Ryan Crowley, David Mundy
HF: Michael Barlow, Chris Mayne, Michael Walters
F: Jack Hannath, Matthew Pavlich, Hayden Ballantyne
Foll: Zac Clarke, Nathan Fyfe, Lachie Neale
I/C: Cameron Sutcliffe, Matt de Boer, Danyle Pearce, Tom Sheridan
EMG Jesse Crichton, Alex Silvagni, Hayden Crozier
In: Cameron Sutcliffe, Jack Hannath
Out: Alex Silvagni (Omitted), Aaron Sandilands (Cheek bone)
Power
B: Cameron O'Shea, Alipate Carlile, Campbell Heath
HB: Matthew Broadbent, Jackson Trengove, Thomas Jonas
C: Brad Ebert, Travis Boak, Kane Cornes
HF: Robbie Gray, Justin Westhoff, Angus Monfries
F: Jake Neade, Jay Schulz, Chad Wingard
Foll: Matthew Lobbe, Andrew Moore, Oliver Wines
I/C: Aaron Young, Kane Mitchell, Jasper Pittard, Sam Colquhoun
Emg: Tom Logan, Lewis Stevenson, Ben Newton
In: Jake Neade, Kane Mitchell, Sam Colquhoun
Out: Nathan Blee (Omitted), Hamish Hartlett (Suspension), Cameron Hitchcock (Hamstring)
SuperCoach news: Nick Suban averages 42 more points in wins compared to losses this season – the biggest differential of any player at the club. Chad Wingard has averaged 29 more points when Port Adelaide has won – the third-biggest differential.
St Kilda vs Gold Coast Suns, 1.10pm (EST) Sunday at Etihad Stadium
Saints
B: Jack Newnes, Jason Blake, Jarryn Geary
HB: Sean Dempster, Sam Gilbert, Farren Ray
C: David Armitage, Lenny Hayes, Leigh Montagna
HF: Sebastian Ross, Nick Riewoldt, Clinton Jones
F: Stephen Milne, Tom Lee, Tom Curren
Foll: Tom Hickey, Nick Dal Santo, Jack Steven
I/C: Ben McEvoy, Cameron Shenton, Brodie Murdoch, Adam Schneider
EMG: Tom Ledger, Josh Saunders, Darren Minchington
In: Lenny Hayes, Cameron Shenton, Brodie Murdoch
Out: Dylan Roberton, Darren Minchinton, Josh Saunders
Suns
B: Trent McKenzie, Steven May, Luke Russell
HB: Greg Broughton, Rory Thompson, Tom Murphy
C: Harley Bennell, Gary Ablett, Jarrod Harbrow
HF: Jacob Gillbee, Jared Brennan, Andrew Boston
F: Timmy Sumner, Charlie Dixon, Aaron Hall
Foll: Daniel Gorringe, Danny Stanley, Dion Prestia
I/C: Leigh Osborne, Jackson Allen, Michael Rischitelli, Jaeger O'Meara
EMG: Liam Patrick, Karmichael Hunt, Josh Hall
In: Jared Brennan, Jacob Gillbee, Leigh Osborne, Michael Rischitelli
Out: David Swallow (knee), Jack Hutchins (hamstring), Sebastian Tape (concussion), Josh Hall
SuperCoach news: Nick Dal Santo suffered a $22,800 price fall last round after scoring 68 points against Sydney. Trent McKenzie suffered a $35,900 price drop himself after managing a season-low 55 points against Port Adelaide.
GWS Giants vs Richmond, 3.20pm (EST) Sunday at Skoda Stadium
Giants
B: Zachary Williams, Tim Mohr, Nicholas Haynes
HB: Curtly Hampton, Phil Davis, Tomas Bugg
C: Adam Treloar, Tom Scully, Stephen Coniglio
HF: Adam Tomlinson, Jonathan Giles, Nathan Wilson
F: Kristian Jaksch, Jeremy Cameron, Liam Sumner
Foll: Dean Brogan, Callan Ward, Taylor Adams
I/C: Toby Greene, Dylan Shiel, Dom Tyson, Adam Kennedy
EMG: Sam Darley, Matt Buntine, Mark Whiley
In: Taylor Adams, Dom Tyson, Kristian Jaksch
Out: Stephen Gilham, Mark Whiley, Lachie Whitfield
Tigers
B: Steven Morris, Alex Rance, Dylan Grimes
HB: Bachar Houli, Troy Chaplin, Ricky Petterd
C: Shaun Grigg, Trent Cotchin, Daniel Jackson
HF: Nick Vlastuin, Dustin Martin, Brandon Ellis
F: Jake King, Jack Riewoldt, Ty Vickery
Foll: Ivan Maric, Brett Deledio, Shane Edwards
I/C: Aaron Edwards, Matt White, Nathan Foley, Reece Conca
EMG: Matt Dea, Shane Tuck, Matt McDonough
In: Jake King, Aaron Edwards, Matt White, Shane Edwards
Out: Luke McGuane (leg), David Astbury (leg)
SuperCoach news: Stephen Coniglio was the Giants’ top ranked player last round, recording 24 more points than their next best player. Brett Deledio led the way for the Tigers with 143 points – a game-high return.
Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs
Lions
B: Elliot Yeo, Joel Patfull, Mitch Golby
HB: Ryan Harwood, Matt Maguire, Jed Adcock
C: Sam Mayes, Tom Rockliff, Sam Docherty
HF: Pearce Hanley, Brent Staker, Dayne Zorko
F: Ashley McGrath, Daniel Merrett, Josh Green
Foll: Matthew Leuenberger, Jack Redden, Daniel Rich
I/C: Ryan Lester, Andrew Raines, Rohan Bewick, Marco Paparone
EMG: Jordan Lisle, Jesse O'Brien, Jack Crisp,
In: Marco Paparone
Out: Simon Black (suspended)
Bulldogs
B: Liam Picken, Mark Austin, Dale Morris
HB: Mitch Wallis, Jordan Roughead, Robert Murphy
C: Daniel Cross, Tom Liberatore, Adam Cooney
HF: Koby Stevens, Tom Campbell, Luke Dahlhaus
F: Jarrad Grant, Tory Dickson, Daniel Giansiracusa
Foll: Will Minson, Ryan Griffen, Matthew Boyd
I/C: Jason Tutt, Tom Young, Easton Wood, Lachie Hunter
EMG: Dylan Addison, Jack Macrae, Liam Jones
In: Jason Tutt, Jack Macrae, Liam Jones
Out: Dylan Addison
SuperCoach news: Jack Redden averages 99 points a game against top-eight sides this season – ranked No.1 at the club. Matthew Boyd has averaged 114 points a game against top-eight sides – ranked second.
Re-live the Live Chat as the teams dropped.