Melbourne forward Brad Green is confident the Demons have plenty of options to replace forward Ricky Petterd for Friday night's AFL match against the Western Bulldogs.

Petterd is out of action for four months with a shoulder injury and it is a major blow to the Demons' attack.

But Green says Melbourne has many forwards showing good form in the VFL including Michael Newton, Brad Miller and Nevill Jetta.

Green added that Jacks Watts, their number one draft pick from two years ago, was also a chance to come into the senior side for the first time this season.

He said the Demons must keep developing multiple scoring options and keep opponents guessing with how they will set up in attack.

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