ESSENDON and Geelong will both be without key playmakers in Sunday's clash at the MCG, with speedy forward Orazio Fantasia and experienced defender Zach Tuohy late withdrawals from their respective sides.
Fantasia will miss the game through illness and has been replaced by Kyle Langford, who will suit up for his 50th AFL game.
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It is the second consecutive match the forward has missed having also been withdrawn from last week’s Anzac Day match.
Tuohy (soreness) joins skipper Joel Selwood, who was a late withdrawal on Saturday due to general soreness with Brandan Parfitt coming into the team, on the sidelines.
The Irishman has been replaced by young defender Zach Guthrie, who will play his first game for the season following a solid patch of form in the VFL.
Meanwhile, there are no late changes for the clash at Adelaide Oval between Adelaide and Fremantle.
Adelaide v Fremantle at Adelaide Oval, 4.10pm ACST
NO LATE CHANGES
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Adelaide: Hugh Greenwood, Jordan Gallucci, Jake Kelly, Lachie Murphy
Fremantle: Adam Cerra, Reece Conca, Andrew Brayshaw, Cam McCarthy
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Geelong v Essendon at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Geelong: Zach Tuohy (soreness) replaced in selected side by Zach Guthrie
Essendon: Orazio Fantasia (illness) replaced in selected side by Kyle Langford
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Geelong: Brandan Parfitt, Sam Menegola, Gryan Miers, Zach Guthrie
Essendon: Kyle Langford, Zach Merrett, David Zaharakis, Jordan Ridley
Carlton v North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, 1.10pm AEST
LATE CHANGES
Carlton: Nil
North Melbourne: Luke McDonald replaced in the selected side by Sam Wright
FINAL INTERCHANGES
Carlton: Paddy Dow, Sam Walsh, Caleb Marchbank, Levi Casboult
North Melbourne: Jy Simpkin, Sam Wright, Mason Wood, Cameron Zurhaar
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