Greenwood in particular is a proven ball winner and is renowned for getting his hands dirty at the bottom of the packs. The 25-year-old was one touch off a career best possession tally in Round 21 last year when he collected 38 disposals against the Bombers. That game included 25 handballs and 6 inside 50s.
The number 24 has averaged 16 possessions and 4 tackles a game since beginning his career in 2009.
Last week, he amassed over 30 disposals for Werribee in its VFL practice match.
Jacobs meanwhile has been plying his trade with North Ballarat, working hard to become a more flexible player. In his most recent game for North Ballarat, he amassed 42 touches and was credited for his work in and around the contests.
Daniel Currie has also been named, the ruckman in his seventh season on an AFL list – but still to debut. With doubts lingering over the fitness of Todd Goldstein, Currie’s time could be now.
There have been no omissions from the side that went down to Essendon by 39-points with the final team set to be named on Friday afternoon.
The Bulldogs named Ryan Griffen, Liam Jones, Tom Young and Lin Jong, with Brett Goodes omitted.
North Melbourne
Backs A.Mullett 41 N.Grima 17 J.Macmillan 34
Half Backs S.Atley 18 S.Thompson 16 B.McKenzie 2
Centreline R.Bastinac 3 J.Ziebell 7 N.Dal Santo 15
Half Forwards L.Adams 13 A.Black 35 B.Cunnington 10
Forwards L.Thomas 12 D.Petrie 20 L.Hansen 6
Followers T.Goldstein 22 D.Wells 8 B.Harvey 29
Interchange From D.Currie 1 B.Jacobs 5 S.Wright 19 L.McDonald 21 L.Greenwood 24 S.McMahon 42 S.Gibson 43
Western Bulldogs
Backs L.Picken J. Roughead E.Wood
Half Backs J. Johannisen D. Morris R.Murphy
Centreline A. Cooney R. Griffen K.Stevens
Half Forwards L.Dahlhaus S.Crameri S. Higgins
Forwards L.Hunter J. Stringer D. Giansiracusa
Followers W.Minson M. Boyd T. Liberatore
Interchange From M.Wallis J. Macrae L. Jones T. Young T. Dickson T. Campbell L. Jong
