Footscray have made six changes ahead of their all-important clash with North Melbourne this Friday afternoon at Arden Street Oval.
The Dogs will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Werribee as a spot in the VFL Finals Series remains within the 'Scray's grasp.
It was a tale of two halves in Round 19, with the Dogs unable to stop a fast-finishing Werribee outfit despite holding a two-goal lead heading into the main break.
There have been six changes made ahead of this weekend's game, with the Dogs set to regain AFL-listed trio Louis Emmett, Laith Vandermeer and Jedd Busslinger.
The game will also be a special moment for the Bramble family, with Cody Bramble, brother of Lachie, set to make his debut for the 'Scray.
Bramble, having missed the 2025 season after rupturing his ACL, will make his debut on Saturday following an impressive run of form with local club Sunbury.
Making his debut alongside Bramble is Western Bulldogs NGA Prospect Khaled El Souki.
El Souki has impressed in the Coates Talent League with the lively forward kicking 31 goals in his nine appearances for the Western Jets.
The Dogs will be without the services of Lachie Smith, who will miss the next five to seven weeks with a hamstring injury.
Fans will be able to catch all the action live and free via the official AFL App and website.
Smithy's VFL Round 20:
North Melbourne v Footscray Bulldogs
Friday 7 August | 2:05PM (AEST)
Arden Street Oval
| B | Z. Walker (41) | R. Gardner (43) | L. Carmichael (2) |
| HB | J. Billings (51) | J. Busslinger (5) | T. Maple (65) |
| C | L. McNeil (30) | L. Emmett (25) | O. Baker (13) |
| HF | L. Kennedy (35) | K. Sexton (71) | L. Vandermeer (23) |
| F | D. Orgill (50) | W. Darcy (15) | L. Cleary (36) |
| R | C. May (22) | C. Craig-Peters (61) | H. Gallagher (12) |
| INT | C. Bramble (77) | L. Muratore (56) | L. Ramshaw (60) |
| N. Howard (81) | K. El Souki (78) | ||
| 23rd Player | K. El Souki (78) | ||
| EMG | G. Saunders (79) | G. Delimitrou (59) | F. Valpied (53) |
| L. Edwards (75) |
INS: L. Emmett, L. Vandermeer, J. Busslinger, C. Bramble (debut), N. Howard, K. El Souki (debut)
OUTS: L. Smith (injured), C. Smith (managed), B. Young (omitted), G. Deimitrou (omitted), F. Valpied (omitted), L.Edwards (omitted)
