Carlton has regained key defender Bret Thornton for Saturday’s match against Fremantle at the Dome.
Thornton missed two matches after suffering a knee injury against Adelaide in Round 6.
He is one of three changes to the team that hopes to break a nine game losing streak against the Dockers.
In a major blow, midfielder Richard Hadley is expected to miss 2- 4 weeks after re-injuring his groin. Joining him on the sidelines is Michael Jamison, who injured his shoulder against the Lions last Saturday night, while Cain Ackland has been omitted.
Returning to the team along side Thornton is ruckman Shaun Hampson and utility Jake Edwards.
The Team
Backs: Jake Edwards, Bret Thornton, Kade Simpson
Half-Backs: Shaun Grigg, Paul Bower, Simon Wiggins
Centres: Nick Stevens, Chris Judd, Marc Murphy
Half Forwards: Brad Fisher, Jarrad Waite, Heath Scotland
Forwards: Setanta O'hAilpin, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Followers: Matthew Kreuzer, Andrew Carrazzo, Bryce Gibbs
Interchange: Adam Bentick, Steven Browne, Shaun Hampson, Jordan Russell
Emergencies: Dennis Armfield, Mark Austin, Darren Pfeiffer
In - Jake Edwards, Shaun Hampson, Bret Thornton
Out - Cain Ackland (omitted), Richard Hadley (inj), Michael Jamison (inj).
