ST KILDA will do battle with Hawthorn without Jack Steven after the gun midfielder was left out of the final side for Sunday's clash at Marvel Stadium.

Meanwhile, the Hawks have named star Jaeger O'Meara, backing him to overcome a hip complaint.

Steven, who took time out with a mental health issue before round one, played the opening two matches but was sorely missed after being managed from last Sunday's five-point loss to Fremantle in Perth.

The four-time Trevor Barker medallist wasn't named in the 22 to take on the Hawks, with Ben Long coming into the line-up at the expense of inside midfielder Luke Dunstan (omitted).

The Hawks' sole change sees them welcome back veteran forward Jarryd Roughead, who was a late omission from the win over North Melbourne due to a corked thigh.

Roughead's return squeezes debutant Dylan Moore out of the side.

FULL TEAMS Check 'em out here

Carlton has received a major boost as it goes in search of a first win at Metricon Stadium, with emerging superstar Charlie Curnow confirmed to return a week early from a knee injury.

Cameron Polson makes way for Curnow in the Blues' only change.

The Suns, hunting their third victory after an encouraging start to 2019, have lost half-back dasher Lachie Weller to injury.

But lively small forward Ben Ainsworth will make a welcome early return from a round one knee complaint for the home clash.

FULL INJURY LIST Who's ruled out and who's a test?

Earlier on Friday, Richmond's defensive stocks took another hit after premiership hero Bachar Houli was withdrawn from the team to face Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.

Houli was originally named in the Tigers' 22 when the teams were revealed on Thursday night, only to be withdrawn on Friday morning.

The flag Tiger has missed the past two matches with a hamstring injury and will be replaced by Connor Menadue.

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Friday, April 12

Collingwood v Western Bulldogs at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST

COLLINGWOOD

In: T.Varcoe

Out: L.Greenwood

WESTERN BULLDOGS

In: J.Johannisen

Out: L.Young

Saturday, April 13

Geelong v Greater Western Sydney at GMHBA Stadium, 1.45pm AEST

GEELONG

In: J.Henry

Out: L.Henderson (foot)

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

In: C.Ward

Out: T.Sheridan (calf)

Essendon v Brisbane at the MCG, 2.10pm AEST

ESSENDON

In: M.Redman, M.Brown, C.Hooker, D.Myers

Out: A.Francis, M.Guelfi, S.Mckernan (hamstring), K.Mutch (hamstring)

BRISBANE

In: A.Christensen, N.Robertson

Out: R.Bastinac, Z.Bailey (hamstring)

Port Adelaide v Richmond at Adelaide Oval, 4.05pm ACST

PORT ADELAIDE

No changes

RICHMOND

In: D.Grimes, C.Menadue, L.Baker, S.Bolton, J.Caddy, J.Ross

Out: R.Garthwaite, D.Butler, O.Markov, D.Martin (suspension), J.Short (elbow), T.Cotchin (hamstring)

New: Jack Ross (Oakleigh U18)

North Melbourne v Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, 7.25pm AEST

NORTH MELBOURNE

In: M.Wood, J.Anderson, P.Ahern, C.Zurhaar

Out: T.Campbell, D.Tyson, B.McKay, B.Scott (rested)

ADELAIDE

In: M.Poholke, C.Ellis-Yolmen

Out: P.Seedsman (knee), B.Gibbs

West Coast v Fremantle at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST

WEST COAST

In: L.Duggan

Out: J.Rotham

FREMANTLE

In: S.Switkowski, L.Schultz

Out: B.Banfield, N.Fyfe (concussion)

Sunday, April 14

Gold Coast v Carlton at Metricon Stadium, 2.40pm AEST

GOLD COAST

In: B.Ainsworth

Out: L.Weller (hamstring)

CARLTON

In: C.Curnow

Out: C.Polson

St Kilda v Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium, 3.20pm AEST

ST KILDA

In: B.Long

Out: L.Dunstan

HAWTHORN

In: J.Roughead

Out: D.Moore