St Kilda have named star forward Nick Riewoldt to return from a knee injury against Brisbane in Sunday's AFL match at the Gabba.

Riewoldt's inclusion is one of four changes for the Saints, with Aaron Fiora, Clinton Jones and Jarryn Geary also returning to the side.

Veteran forward Fraser Gehrig, who has been placed on the long-term injury list, was one of the players to make way along with Raph Clarke, Charlie Gardiner and David Armitage.

The Lions named an unchanged side.

Western Bulldogs running player Farren Ray returns for his first senior game of the year, against North Melbourne at Telstra Dome on Sunday, after breaking his leg in the pre-season.

He replaces youngster Josh Hill, who played the first eight rounds, after playing just one match in his debut season last year.

Defender Tim Callan returns from a calf injury, replacing Stephen Tiller.

For North Melbourne, defender Daniel Pratt is back from a groin injury, while Alan Obst was forced out of the side after puncturing a lung in his debut last weekend.

Hawthorn lost three players, Shane Crawford and Ben McGlynn to suspension and Brent Guerra to a hamstring injury, for Sunday's clash with bottom-placed Melbourne at the MCG.

Third-generation Hawk Josh Kennedy will make his debut, while midfielder Tim Clarke and defender Thomas Murphy return.

The Demons made one change, veteran key position player Ben Holland called up for his first game of the season, at the expense of ruckman Mark Jamar.

Brought to you by AAP © 2024 AAP