The Western Bulldogs have confirmed one change to its side for Sunday’s Round 21 match against North Melbourne.

Billy Gowers, the Dogs’ leading goalkicker this season, will return after missing the past fortnight with ankle soreness.

Roarke Smith has been rested following a concussion he sustained in last week’s win over the Saints.

Lewis Young, Mitch Honeychurch, Callum Porter and Tim English have been named as the emergencies.

The Kangaroos beat the Bulldogs in a thriller earlier this season, with each of the last three contests between the teams being decided by three points or less.

Veteran defender Dale Morris will celebrate his 250th AFL match against the Kangaroos.

First bounce is at 1.10pm at Etihad Stadium.

For Western Bulldogs access members, Round 21 is a member replacement round.  For full match and ticketing information, click here.

Make sure you head to the Bulldogs Shop outside gate 5 at Etihad Stadium to grab a bargain on Sunday, with 40% off Western Bulldogs apparel & accessories. 

AFL Round 21 North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
Sunday 12 August 2018, 1:10pm AEST
Venue: Etihad Stadium

Full backD MorrisA NaughtonE Richards
Half backH CrozierZ CordyJ Johannisen
CentrelineL HunterJ MacraeP Lipinski
Half forwardB GowersJ SchacheT McLean
Full forwardT DicksonM BontempelliJ Roughead
FollowersJ TrengoveJ DunkleyM Wallis
InterchangeF GreeneC DanielL Jong
 B Lynch  
EmergenciesL YoungM HoneychurchC Porter
T English  

IN: Billy Gowers
OUT: Roarke Smith (rested)