Simon White, who injured his hamstring in last Saturday’s big victory over Richmond, is the only player from last week’s team who is not in the 25-man squad for this Sunday’s match against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium.

Nick Duigan has returned to the side after missing two matches with a calf injury and he has been named in the starting 18, replacing the injured White. Brock McLean, Paul Bower and Aaron Joseph are the other three players who did not play last week, that have been named in the squad. All three are listed on the extended interchange bench.

The final 22 will be named on Friday evening.

Brett Ratten confirmed in a media conference at lunchtime today that Duigan would be included in the side. He said that Duigan had played the most game-time of any player for the season before he was injured and the break would not do him any harm.

Ratten also confirmed that Ed Curnow will resume playing this weekend after missing two matches. Curnow will play for the Northern Bullants in Saturday’s match at 1:10pm against Sandringham at the Trevor Barker Oval. This match will be live on ABC TV in Victoria.

Carlton away to Western Bulldogs
Sunday July 10
Etihad Stadium  4:40pm

Backs: Jordan Russell Bret Thornton Lachie Henderson
Half Backs: Nick Duigan Jeremy Laidler Chris Yarran
Centres: Kade Simpson Chris Judd Bryce Gibbs
H/Forwards: Jeff Garlett Jarrad Waite Ryan Houlihan
Forwards: Eddie Betts Matthew Kreuzer Andrew Walker
Followers: Rob Warnock Marc Murphy Mitch Robinson
Interchange From: Paul Bower Andrew Carrazzo David Ellard Aaron Joseph Brock McLean Heath Scotland Zach Tuohy