TEAMS: Big Power blow, Pies' Pendlebury call, Eagle returns

The teams for Friday and Saturday's round five matches are in, plus squads forSunday

Player Availability Updates

Port Adelaide Rests Dixon

  • Charlie Dixon will sit out Saturday's match against Collingwood, with coach Ken Hinkley prioritizing his recovery.

Magpies Welcome Pendlebury

  • Star midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been cleared to play after recovering from rib injuries.

Eagles Bolster Midfield with Sheed

  • Dom Sheed makes his season debut in the Western Derby against Fremantle, providing a boost to the Eagles' midfield.

Geelong Recalls Key Players

  • Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Hawkins return to Geelong's lineup for their trip to the Gabba.

Greater Western Sydney Adds Ward

  • Callan Ward joins Greater Western Sydney's squad, prepping for their clash with Carlton.

Friday Night Footy Changes

Adelaide Recalls Sholl

  • Lachlan Sholl returns to Adelaide's lineup to cover for the suspended Matt Crouch.

Essendon Unveils Tsatas

  • Former No. 5 draft pick Elijah Tsatas makes his debut for the Bombers.

Saturday's Team Updates

Dixon's Absence, Port's Ruck Tandem

  • Port Adelaide will field two recognized ruckmen, Jordon Sweet and Ivan Soldo, in Dixon's absence.

Cats Roll Out Big Guns

  • Jake Kolodjashnij joins Hawkins and Dangerfield to maintain Geelong's unbeaten start to the season.

Fremantle's Darcy Returns

  • No. 1 ruckman Sean Darcy overcomes a knee injury to bolster the Dockers' lineup.

Gold Coast's Rogers Potential Debut

  • No. 14 draft pick Jake Rogers could make his debut for Gold Coast against Sydney.

Sunday's Lineup Changes

North Melbourne Adds Zurhaar

  • Cam Zurhaar makes his return to North Melbourne's squad for their match against Hawthorn.

Sydney Bolsters Defense

  • Leek Aleer replaces Nick Haynes in Sydney's defense, while Sam Taylor remains out due to concussion.

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