Opposition: Melbourne make three changes

A mix of experience and youth come into Melbourne's team for Saturday's clash.

By Michael McDowell

Melbourne has made three changes ahead of this Saturday game against the Gold Coast SUNS.

Youngsters Alex Neal-Bullen and James Harmes have been recalled to the team alongside the experienced Jake Melksham.

Melksham will be making his first appearance for the senior team since round six.

Christian Salem will miss due to suspension, while Dean Kent and Sam Weideman have both been omitted.

Melbourne Round 10 AFL Premiership Team

B: Jayden Hunt, Sam Frost, Neville Jetta
HB: Michael Hibberd, Oscar McDonald, Jordan Lewis
C: Nathan Jones, Clayton Oliver, Bernie Vince
HF: Jeff Garlett, Cameron Pedersen, James Harmes
F: Tomas Bugg, Christian Petracca, Mitch Hannan
Foll: Tom McDonald, Dom Tyson, Jack Viney
INT: Jack Watts, Jake Melksham, Alex Neal-Bullen, Josh Wagner

EMG: Billy Stretch, Dean Kent, Sam Weideman

IN: Jake Melksham, Alex Neal-Bullen, James Harmes
OUT: Christian Salem (susp.), Dean Kent (omitted), Sam Weideman (omitted)

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