Pies swing changes for Anzac Day AFL clash

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has made three unforced changes for the Anzac Day AFL clash with Essendon.

Collingwood AFL coach Nathan Buckley has made three unforced changes for the Anzac Day match against Essendon, with Daniel Wells to make his much-anticipated club debut.

The former North Melbourne midfielder will add some much-needed kicking skills after missing the first four games with an ankle injury.

Mason Cox and Tom Phillips are also included, with Jarryd Blair, Jesse White and Josh Smith all dropped, as Buckley looks to get the Magpies' season back on track after a 1-3 start.

Ben McNiece comes in for the Bombers to make his AFL debut, with Aaron Francis also included.

Kyle Langford has been dropped with Conor McKenna suspended.

Richmond have named Dustin Martin for Monday night's clash with Melbourne.

The star midfielder picked up a groin injury in last week's win over Brisbane. He has had a light week on the training track and will likely need to pass a fitness test to play.

Oleg Markov comes in for Nick Vlastuin, who is out with a concussion.

Demons coach Simon Goodwin has reacted savagely to last week's upset loss to Fremantle, making four unforced changes.

Jesse Hogan is back from a two-game suspension, former Bomber Michael Hibberd is in for his first game for the club, with Jay Kennedy-Harris and Tim Smith also included.

Tom Bugg, Mitch Hannan, Sam Weideman and Dean Kent are all omitted.


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