Richmond have responded to last weekend's fade-out against Adelaide by making five changes for Sunday's Telstra Dome AFL clash with bottom-placed Melbourne.

The Tigers left out experienced pair Greg Tivendale and Kayne Pettifer, along with youngster Shane Edwards, while defenders Will Thursfield and Jake King were both forced out by hamstring injuries.

Called into the side were Jack Riewoldt, Mitch Morton, Daniel Jackson, Chris Hyde and Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls, for what will be his first game since round seven last year.

The Demons welcomed back Aaron Davey from injury, with James Frawley and Chris Johnson also named.

But they lost Jared Rivers (groin) and Brent Moloney (shoulder), while dropping Daniel Bell.

Geelong dropped speedy defender David Wojcinski as one of three changes for Sunday's Skilled Stadium meeting with Port Adelaide.

The Cats will also be without fullback Matthew Scarlett (hamstring) and midfielder Shannon Byrnes (foot).

Into the side came Harry Taylor, Joel Selwood and Josh Hunt.

The Power welcomed back star midfielder Shaun Burgoyne from suspension, with Nick Lower and Jacob Surjan also added to their side.

Port were forced to leave out Toby Thurstans (knee) and Paul Stewart (neck) and dropped Nathan Krakouer.

Collingwood regained classy midfielder Scott Pendlebury and included young forward Ben Reid for the second time this season, while dropping Ryan Cook and Shannon Cox for Sunday's MCG meeting with Carlton.

Fullback Michael Jamison returns from a shoulder injury for the Blues, replacing Steven Browne.

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