The Bulldogs have locked in their team for Sunday afternoon's clash against Melbourne at the MCG.
Youngsters Harvey Gallagher and Ryley Sanders have been named to debut after being told yesterday by coach Luke Beveridge.
The pair will be joined by Club debutants Nick Coffield, James Harmes and Lachlan Bramble, with Harmes set to face his old side in the Demons.
Buku Khamis has also been named in defence, while Bailey Dale has recovered from a hamstring issue.
Jason Johannisen, Caleb Daniel, Laith Vandermeer, Bailey Williams and Lachlan McNeil have all been named on the bench.
A sub will be listed from the above five players one hour before the first bounce, with Sam Darcy, Oskar Baker and Luke Cleary listed as the emergencies.
UPDATE: Defender Luke Cleary has replaced James O’Donnell as an emergency for Sunday's clash.
Bouncedown will be 1pm, with the game broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo.
AFL Team | Round 1
Melbourne v Western Bulldogs
Sunday, 17 March, 1:00pm AEDT
MCG, Melbourne • Wurundjeri
Broadcast: Fox Footy/Kayo
B: Lachie Bramble, Liam Jones, Nick Coffield
HB: Ed Richards, Buku Khamis, Bailey Dale
C: James Harmes, Tom Liberatore, Harvey Gallagher
HF: Ryley Sanders, Rory Lobb, Cody Weightman
F: Rhylee West, Aaron Naughton, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan
FOLL: Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Adam Treloar
INT: Laitham Vandermeer, Caleb Daniel, Jason Johannisen, Lachlan McNeil, Bailey Williams
EMG: Sam Darcy, Oskar Baker, Luke Cleary
