THE WESTERN Bulldogs continue their chase for a top-eight spot when they host West Coast at Marvel Stadium.

The Bulldogs survived a huge scare against Melbourne last week to claim a six-point win that kept their season alive.

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While the Eagles have just one win this year, they gave ladder leader Adelaide a huge fright last week.

Andrew McQualter has made three changes to his side, losing Liam Duggan to suspension and Tom Gross and Archer Reid to injury. Noah Long, Bailey Williams and debutant Jacob Newton are the inclusions.

Newton will start as his side's sub, while Ryley Sanders is the Bulldogs' starting sub.

Father-son pick Jordan Croft will make his debut for the Dogs as one of two changes, with Laitham Vandermeer missing with concussion and Caleb Poulter omitted.

Western Bulldogs v West Coast at Marvel Stadium, 4.40pm AEST

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SUBSTITUTES
Western Bulldogs: Ryley Sanders
West Coast: Jacob Newton

Geelong will be hoping to avoid an upset loss when it visits the SCG to meet Sydney.

The Cats (15-6) are on track for at least a top-four finish after winning four consecutive games.

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But a clash against the surging Swans shapes as the most difficult of any of their recent outings.

Sydney is 11-10 and upset Brisbane last week for its seventh win in its past nine games.

Peter Ladhams comes in for Brodie Grundy, who is a massive loss for the Swans, with Will Hayward making his return from injury in place of Justin McInerney.

Geelong has added significant firepower up forward with Patrick Dangerfield and Jack Martin returning, in place of youngsters Jhye Clark and Mitch Knevitt.

Sydney v Geelong at the SCG, 3.15pm AEST

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SUBSTITUTES
Sydney: Caiden Cleary
Geelong: Jack Bowes

North Melbourne v Richmond at Ninja Stadium, 1.10pm AEST

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LATE CHANGE
Richmond: Luke Trainor (hamstring tightness) replaced by Steely Green

SUBSTITUTES
North Melbourne: Matt Whitlock
Richmond: Steely Green