SYDNEY has suffered a huge blow ahead of its clash against North Melbourne on Saturday night, with co-captain Josh Kennedy a late withdrawal with a quad injury.
The veteran midfielder has been replaced by former Kangaroo Ryan Clarke, who will come in for his first game since round six.
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Kennedy has been one of the Swans' most consistent performers this season, averaging 28.6 disposals through the first eight rounds.
His withdrawal, along with the ongoing absence of spearhead Lance Franklin and former skipper Jarrad McVeigh, means the Swans will take on the Roos with a largely inexperienced side.
Essendon v Fremantle at Marvel Stadium, 7.25pm AEST
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Essendon: Andrew McGrath, Kyle Langford, Dylan Shiel, Mason Redman
Fremantle: Adam Cerra, Reece Conca, Connor Blakely, Brennan Cox
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North Melbourne v Sydney at Blundstone Arena, 7.25pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
North Melbourne: Nil
Sydney: Josh Kennedy (quad) replaced in the selected side by Ryan Clarke
FINAL INTERCHANGES
North Melbourne: Jed Anderson, Luke McDonald, Tarryn Thomas, Cam Zurhaar
Sydney: Jackson Thurlow, James Rowbottom, Jordan Dawson, Robbie Fox
Geelong v Western Bulldogs at GMHBA Stadium, 4.35pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Geelong: Rhys Stanley (adductor) replaced in selected side by Ryan Abbott
Western Bulldogs: Nil
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Geelong: Zach Tuohy, Jordan Clark, Charlie Constable, Gryan Miers
Western Bulldogs: Mitch Wallis, Bailey Smith, Toby McLean, Lachie Young
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Brisbane v Adelaide at the Gabba, 2.10pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Brisbane: Luke Hodge (calf soreness) replaced in selected side by Ryan Lester
Adelaide: Nil
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Brisbane: Stefan Martin, Mitch Hinge, Rhys Mathieson, Noah Answerth
Adelaide: Jordan Gallucci, Jake Kelly, Chayce Jones, Cam Ellis-Yolmen
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Collingwood v St Kilda at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Collingwood: Jordan De Goey (shin soreness) replaced in selected side by Rupert Wills, Darcy Moore (ankle) replaced in selected side by James Aish
St Kilda: Nil
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Collingwood: Adam Treloar, James Aish, Chris Mayne, Callum Brown
St Kilda: Luke Dunstan, Blake Acres, Ben Paton, Matthew Parker
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