A 44-disposal effort from Ryan Bastinac has earned the midfielder a recall to the North Melbourne line up.
Bastinac was dominant for North Ballarat in the VFL and will be looking to transfer his form to Etihad Stadium against Fremantle.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed some individual success against the Dockers in the past. His disposal average of 22.7 in seven matches is higher than all other matchups except one.
Jamie Macmillan’s return has also been confirmed after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury.
The defender was in good form before his setback, providing stability to the back half.
The emergencies are Brad McKenzie, Aaron Mullett and Trent Dumont. With North Ballarat having a bye, it means all three players will be available and the Werribee-listed Roos will play a full match.
As confirmed on Thursday, Jack Ziebell and Taylor Garner are out of Sunday’s side.
Team v Fremantle
B: Michael Firrito, Robbie Tarrant, Lachlan Hansen
HB: Sam Wright, Scott Thompson, Shaun Atley
C: Jamie Macmillan, Nick Dal Santo, Ben Jacobs
HF: Shaun Higgins, Drew Petrie, Brent Harvey
F: Ben Brown, Jarrad Waite, Lindsay Thomas
Fol: Todd Goldstein, Ben Cunnington, Andrew Swallow
Int: Ryan Bastinac, Luke McDonald, Robbie Nahas, Sam Gibson
Emer: Brad McKenzie, Aaron Mullett, Trent Dumont
In: Jamie Macmillan, Ryan Bastinac
Out: Jack Ziebell (suspension), Taylor Garner (omitted)
Fremantle has made two changes, with Luke McPharlin and Zac Dawson in for the injured Matthew Pavlich and suspended Alex Silvagni.
Team v North Melbourne
B: Lee Spurr, Luke McPharlin, Garrick Ibbotson
HB: Cameron Sutcliffe, Michael Johnson, Stephen Hill
C: Tendai Mzungu, Nat Fyfe, Tommy Sheridan
HF: Nick Suban, Chris Mayne, Michael Barlow
F: Danyle Pearce, Alex Pearce, Michael Walters
Fol: Aaron Sandilands, David Mundy, Lachie Neale
Int: Zac Dawson, Matt de Boer, Jonathon Griffin, Hayden Crozier
Emer: Zac Clarke, Connor Blakely, Ed Langdon
In: Luke McPharlin, Zac Dawson
Out: Alex Silvagni (Suspension), Matthew Pavlich (Achilles)
