GEELONG has named a shock substitute, with star midfielder Steve Johnson to start in that role for the first time in his career against North Melbourne at Simonds Stadium on Sunday.
North midfielder Jack Ziebell has also been passed fit to play just a week after suffering bruising in his lungs after a collision with Port Adelaide opponent Ollie Wines last Saturday night.
Johnson has begun 2015 quietly, with the three-time premiership player averaging 22 disposals.
North debutant Trent Dumont will start in the green vest for the Kangaroos.
Geelong spearhead Tom Hawkins will play his 150th game, a week after the death of his mother Jennifer.
Western Bulldogs v Adelaide at Etihad Stadium, 4.40pm
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGE
Western Bulldogs: Jarrad Grant, Nathan Hrovat, Lukas Webb
Substitute: Mitch Honeychurch
Adelaide: Matthew Jaensch, Matthew Wright, Cam Ellis-Yolmen
Substitute: Jarryd Lyons
Geelong v North Melbourne at Simonds Stadium, 3.20pm
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Geelong: Nakia Cockatoo, Josh Caddy, George Horlin-Smith
Substitute: Steve Johnson
North Melbourne: Ryan Bastinac, Robbie Nahas, Sam Gibson
Substitute: Trent Dumont
Brisbane Lions v West Coast at the Gabba, 1.10pm
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Brisbane Lions: James Aish, Lewy Taylor, Mitch Golby
Substitute: Josh Green
West Coast: Dom Sheed, Sharrod Wellingham, Josh Hill
Substitute: Liam Duggan
