Sam Collins will make his debut after being selected as part of this week’s TABtouch 22 for Fremantle’s clash with St Kilda on Saturday.
The mature-age defender was recruited out of Box Hill in the VFL, and while it’s his first game of AFL, he’s familiar with Etihad Stadium having played at the ground in last year’s VFL Grand Final against Williamstown.
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Five changes have been made to the side that took on Richmond last weekend.
Ethan Hughes (calf), Clancee Pearce (concussion), David Mundy (calf) and Alex Pearce (leg) won’t play due to injury, while Zac Clarke has been omitted.
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Coming into the team are Collins, Michael Barlow, Cam Sutcliffe, Matt de Boer and Stephen Hill.
Brady Grey, Jack Hannath and Darcy Tucker have been named as emergencies for Saturday’s game.
St Kilda has been forced to make two changes due to injury.
Jack Billings (ankle) and Jimmy Webster (illness) have been ruled out, while Jack Sinclair has been recalled and Brodie Murdoch earns his first opportunity for the year.
