CARLTON big man Matthew Kreuzer will make his return to face Richmond at the traditional home of football.

Kreuzer is a confirmed starter to take on the Tigers, having missed the last two weeks of actions with hip soreness.

The veteran is one of five potential changes for the Round 21 clash, with the other inclusions named on the extended interchange bench.

Some key experience could join Kreuzer, with Liam Jones, Mitch McGovern and Dale Thomas all named to potentially return. Jarrod Garlett rounds out the inclusions on the eight-man extended bench.

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Thomas and Jones make their return to the selection pool after a week on the sidelines, after Thomas missed through illness and Jones through personal matters.

The duo offers a wealth of experience to a Blues back-line hit with injury in recent weeks, as they join the likes of Jacob Weitering and Kade Simpson to hold down the fort against an experienced Richmond attack.

McGovern could possibly return for his first game in over a month, after undergoing a rigorous conditioning block at training following a series of injuries throughout the season.

Rounding out the inclusions is Garlett, who has kicked eight goals in his last five VFL matches. Michael Gibbons, Hugh Goddard, Matthew Kennedy and Andrew Phillips complete the extended interchange.

Angus Schumacher makes way from the side after making his senior debut last weekend.

The final team selection will be released on Friday at 5pm.

In: Jarrod Garlett, Liam Jones, Matthew Kreuzer, Mitch McGovern, Dale Thomas

Out: Angus Schumacher