Carlton's Brad Fisher has been named at centre half-forward for Saturday night's match against St Kilda at The Dome, completing a six-week lay-off after breaking his left thumb.
Fisher, who suffered the break in the opening NAB Cup Round against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on February 16, is one of three changes made by the Blues. Also promoted is ruckman Shaun Hampson and utility Jordan Russell - Hampson having overcome a knee complaint and Russell having represented the Bullants last week.
Hampson has been named in a forward pocket, with Russell listed on the wing.
Out of the team is the suspended Adam Hartlett, with Shaun Grigg and Ryan Jackson omitted.
Backs – Kade Simpson, Michael Jamison, Bret Thornton
Half backs – Heath Scotland, Jarrad Waite, Paul Bower
Centreline – Jordan Russell, Chris Judd, Bryce Gibbs
Half forwards – Ryan Houlihan, Brad Fisher, Nick Stevens
Forwards – Shaun Hampson, Brendan Fevola, Eddie Betts
Followers – Cameron Cloke, Andrew Carrazzo, Marc Murphy
Interchange: Jordan Bannister, Jake Edwards, Richard Hadley, Setanta O’hAilpin
Emerg: Shaun Grigg, Darren Pfeiffer, Jason Saddington
Three Changes to the Team
Brad Fisher is one of three changes to the team to take on St Kilda in Round 2.
