AFL finals hopefuls Richmond have locked in fit-again Ivan Soldo to lead their ruck division in the crucial clash with West Coast.
The Tigers have won four of their last five matches and are hot favourites for Sunday's Optus Stadium encounter, but will be without suspended co-captain Toby Nankervis.
The physical ruckman's three-match ban for rough conduct has opened the door for Soldo, whose only other AFL match this season was in round seven.
Soldo, a 2020 premiership player, has battled foot injuries this year but has impressed at VFL level in recent weeks to earn a recall ahead of fellow tall Samson Ryan.
He will take on Bailey Williams in the ruck.
West Coast, who are seeking to snap a club-record 14-match losing streak, have been bolstered by the return of senior leaders Luke Shuey and Shannon Hurn from injury.
Sam Petrevski-Seton is also back for the Eagles, while experienced wingman Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute role.
North Melbourne, who have also lost their past 14 matches, have made five changes for their meeting with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Griffin Logue (knee), Jy Simpkin (concussion) and Flynn Perez (knee) are out injured, while 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 back captain James Sicily and veteran forward Luke Breust, while ruckman Max Ramsden will play his second senior game.
Denver Grainger-Barras has been dropped after just one game back in the side.
James Blanck is out injured and Seamus Mitchell has been managed.
