Schache was included alongside Tory Dickson and Roarke Smith as the Bulldogs axed Mitch Wallis, Josh Dunkley and Lukas Webb for Friday night’s crucial clash against Collingwood. The Magpies turned to Daicos, Ben Reid and Levi Greenwood after losing Alex Fasolo to injury, omitting Sam Murray and resting Daniel Wells. The freak injury to Swans defender Mills comes after fellow backman Dane Rampe broke his arm last year while attempting to clear a chain outside the club’s offices at the end of a run. "It was a really unfortunate accident and unfortunately Callum has an operation on Monday and will be out for the rest of the year - it’s a bad break," said Swans coach John Longmire. Geelong quartet James Parsons, Zac Smith, George Horlin-Smith and Jackson Thurlow felt the selectors’ wrath after last week’s loss to the Bombers. The Cats picked Esava Ratugolea, Rhys Stanley, Brandan Parfitt and handed a debut to Jamaine Jones for Saturday night’s home game against Carlton. The Blues’ loss of captain Murphy was partially offset by the return of the Curnow brothers - Ed (suspension) and Charlie (quad). Carlton also picked Jacob Weitering and David Cuningham.

Meanwhile, St Kilda’s injury woes, and their problems with concussion incidents in particular, have been highlighted with Maverick Weller forced out of Saturday’s match against Richmond. Maverick Weller copped a head knock at training. Credit:AAP The 26-year-old suffered a concussion during match simulation training on Thursday and was ruled out of the daunting match against the Tigers. Weller suffered concussion after a reported accidental head knock. He has played every

match for the Saints this season since returning to the side in round five. Paddy McCartin, Koby Stevens and Jake Carlisle have all been affected by concussion this season. But McCartin and Carlisle were among five inclusions for the Saints after being cleared to play on Thursday.

GWS are striving to avoid a fourth straight loss for the first time since 2014 and named Kelly, Patton and foundation player Matt Buntine. They come up against a resurgent Essendon who welcome back former No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath. While the Swans lost Mills for the season, they dropped Gary Rohan after he was held goalless in the past three matches. Harry Marsh comes in and Ryley Stoddart was named for his debut. Though Geelong turned to a first gamer - teenager Jones - they weren’t able to consider defensive midfielder Scott Selwood as he continues to battle back problems. Melbourne have named Tom McDonald for Sunday’s game against Adelaide in Alice Springs despite sending the star swingman for scans after he felt soreness in his troublesome foot. The Crows named important midfielder Matt Crouch (hamstring) in their extended squad. Hawthorn have dropped at least two players - Kaiden Brand and James Worpel - for Sunday’s match against top-placed West Coast at Etihad Stadium.