ESTABLISHED ruckman Michael Knoll will return for Norwood ahead of Saturday’s important clash with Port Adelaide.
The 203cm ruck has been out since Round eight with a knee injury, however, has made fully recovered and will take his place in the side that travels to Alberton this weekend.
The Redlegs regain pressure forward Xavier Tranfa who missed last weekends clash due to soreness, while Coach Jade Rawlings has named midfielder Zac Richards and forward Tom Wagner to the squad of 25.
Richards was impressive last week in the Reserves collecting 23 disposals to go with 12 and a goal, while Wagner contributed also kicking a goal and collecting 15 disposals.
Unfortunately, impressive youngster Henry Nelligan will miss due to a hip injury sustained during last weekends clash with Sturt.
Norwood’s Reserves face South Adelaide this Saturday at Flinders University Stadium from 10:15am before Norwood’s crucial clash with Port Adelaide at Alberton which begins at 2:10pm and will be shown live and free on Channel 7.
Changes:
In: Z Richards, Knoll, Wagner, Tranfa
Out: Nelligan (Hip)
2. Irra, 3. Bampton, 16. Book, 20. Larkins, 22. Vardanega, 23. Cotter, 28. Kent, 33. Hearing, 35. J.Heard, 40. F.Heard, 43. Cavallaro, 47. Chandler, 49. Schwerdt, 54. Haebich, 55. Trepka, 56. Robinson, 57. Roberts, 58. Warton, 59. Belperio 60. M.Carroll