The Bombers, who are pushing for a spot in the top three, will regain Charlie Darcy (illness), but are yet to select an omission, naming an extended bench.

Ladder leader Port Fairy has made three changes for the clash, with Sam Rudolph, Adam Farley and Kurt Smith returning to the line-up for Robbie Hare (strained hamstring), Jack Hollmer (general soreness) and Josh Mawson.

Seagulls coach Brett Evans was looking forward to having Rudolph and Farley back in defence, as well as recruit Smith back in the middle.

“He’s been overseas … it’ll be good to get him back in that midfield rotation,” Evans said.

Koroit has again been forced to ring in the changes, with three players set to miss its clash with Terang Mortlake at Victoria Park.

Jeremy Hausler looks to have avoided major damage after copping a knock to the AC joint last week, but with will sit out for 1-2 weeks with the club adopting an ultra-cautious approach to injury management.

Joe McLaren will give a sore elbow that’s been troubling him for a few weeks a proper rest, while luckless Tom Mugavin is out again with knee soreness.

But the losses have been offset by quality inclusions, with captain Isaac Templeton (concussion), Alex Pulling (calf) and former Blood Damian O’Connor (calf) coming back in.

“Everyone has been a bit sore and stiff, but if there’s any chance they could re-injure themselves or make an injury worse, we won’t play them,” Saints coach Chris McLaren said.

Terang Mortlake has just one change for the match, with young gun Harry Hobbs returning, while Will Kain (unavailable) is out.

North Warrnambool Eagles midfielder/forward Jarryd Lewis will miss Saturday’s clash with Warrnambool after copping a one-match suspension for striking, while Jye O’Brien will return to the under 18.5s and Ben Mugavin will miss with a minor adductor injury.

Jye Bidmade returns after being rested, while Louis Kew (concussion) and Tom James are also in.

Portland, which hosts South Warrnambool has lost some quality, with Ben Malcolm (knee), Rhys Egan (hamstring), Cooper Henson (unavailable) and Aaron Shepherd (Rebels) out.

Versatile youngster Ty Deans will make his debut for the Tigers, while Tyrendarra’s Pat Pekin is also set to play. Kyle Ansen and Toby Oakley will make their returns to the line-up.

Roosters coach Mathew Buck said his charges will strive hard for their first win at Hanlon Park. They bring back James Hussey (general soreness) Tom White and Brayden Beks.