The 25-year-old was in doubt only a few weeks ago, but has jumped every hurdle since, including getting through a few VFL practice matches and fitness tests.
Adams will line up for his 83rd game for the Kangaroos and looks to have leapt former Tiger Robbie Nahas for a spot in the 22.
Daniel Currie has narrowly missed out on making his AFL debut once again and has been named on the emergency list alongside Nahas and Joel Tippett.
North veteran Michael Firrito won’t be playing against the Bombers either with the match committee opting for the likes of Scott McMahon, Nathan Grima, Scott Thompson and Jamie Macmillan in defence.
Debutant Luke McDonald will start on the bench.
Team
B: Brad McKenzie, Nathan Grima, Scott McMahon
HB: Shaun Atley, Scott Thompson, Jamie Macmillan
C: Ryan Bastinac, Jack Ziebell, Nick Dal Santo
HF: Sam Gibson, Aaron Black, Leigh Adams
F: Lindsay Thomas, Drew Petrie, Lachlan Hansen
Fol: Todd Goldstein, Daniel Wells, Brent Harvey
Interchange: Sam Wright, Luke McDonald, Aaron Mullett, Ben Cunnington
Emer: Daniel Currie, Robbie Nahas, Joel Tippett
New: Nick Dal Santo, Luke McDonald
