Eagles boosted for big Hawks clash

In ... Mark LeCras is back for West Coast. Source: George Salpigtidis / Herald Sun

West Coast's hopes of upsetting top-placed Hawthorn have risen with the return of four of their biggest stars, including captain Darren Glass.

Fellow experienced backman Beau Waters also returns from injury for Friday night's Etihad Stadium clash, along with forwards Josh Kennedy and Mark LeCras.

The Eagles have made six changes in all, with Bradd Dalziell and Patrick McGinnity their other inclusions and injured pair Adam Selwood (back) and Josh Hill (hamstring) among their omissions.

Waters hasn't played since round eight because of a quad injury, while more minor complaints caused Glass, Kennedy and LeCras to miss the club's most recent match against St Kilda.

The Hawks will be without Isaac Smith (calf).

The indefinite suspension of Stephen Milne is one of four changes for St Kilda, who play Melbourne on Saturday and are are out to break a four-match losing streak.

Star defender Sam Fisher returns from a foot injury, while veteran forward Justin Koschitzke has earned a recall to replace the injured Beau Maister (hamstring).

Demons interim coach Neil Craig will have to manage without ruckman Mark Jamar (toe) and tagger Jordie McKenzie (elbow) for his first game in charge.

But key forward Chris Dawes has been named, despite injuring an ankle in the club's last match.

Melbourne have added debutant Mitch Clisby as one of four inclusions.

Geelong stars Harry Taylor and Mark Blicavs will return against Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday, after being rested for the Cats' most recent match.

Brownlow Medallist Jimmy Bartel has also been named, despite speculation he would rest.

The Lions welcome back star forward Jonathan Brown and key defender Daniel Merrett from suspension, while midfielder Brent Moloney has been named on an expanded bench to return from injury.

It further strengthens a side that last week regained key trio Daniel Rich, Matthew Leuenberger and Tom Rockliff from injury.

Ex-Adelaide big man Kurt Tippett will make his much-anticipated debut for Sydney against Port Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday.

The Swans have lost ruckman Shane Mumford to a cheekbone fracture and utility Andrejs Everitt (achilles).

The Power will be without captain Travis Boak (finger) and Cameron Hitchcock (ankle), but have regained former skipper Domenic Cassisi and Jasper Pittard from injury.

Lively Fremantle forward Michael Walters is set to return from injury for Sunday's clash with North Melbourne in Perth.

The Kangaroos have lost defender Scott McMahon (ankle).

Western Bulldogs father-son recruit Lachie Hunter, the son of 130-gamer Mark, will make his AFL debut against an unchanged Richmond at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

Koby Stevens is out with an injured shoulder.

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