Viney back for finals as Bulldogs regain English
Melbourne has named vice-captain Jack Viney for his first game this season in Saturday's wildcard final against Carlton. He missed most of the year with Achilles and back injuries. Jake Melksham, retiring after 17 years, has also been named. The Bulldogs get ruckman Tim English back from injury for Friday's wildcard final against Collingwood.
Why it mattersBoth teams are managing injuries and veteran returns as they fight to survive the finals. The decisions on who plays could shape their chances in these crucial wildcard games.
AustraliaAFL wildcard finals this weekend will see several stars return while injury crisis affects both Melbourne's and Carlton's lineups in crucial September matches.
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