Hawthorn's depth in their front half will be tested in a way it has not for some time, with confirmation in-form veteran Jack Gunston will miss the side's danger game against the upstart Demons on Saturday afternoon.
Fellow key forward, promising youngster Calsher Dear has been named, after being listed as a test with an adductor injury earlier this week, in a small reprieve for Sam Mitchell's side.
Mabior Chol is also a week away from returning from a hamstring injury himself, leaving the habitually loaded Hawthorn forward line a little short for their rendezvous with Melbourne.
Elsewhere, Rory Lobb will return for the Western Bulldogs after overcoming a hamstring complaint that sidelined him since the Dogs' horror show at Kardinia Park in Round 6.
It's a welcome piece of news at the Kennel, as the club who started the season in such ominous form looks to navigate the throes of an injury crisis. Youngster Louis Emmett comes in for his fifth game of AFL football, despite coach Luke Beveridge declaring him "not ready" to play in the ruck, just hours earlier.
It means Lobb will likely take on back-up rucking duties while Emmett's versatility is tested.
Gamebreaking front-half commodity Hayden Young has suffered yet another unfortunate setback, with the classy Docker to miss his side's clash with Essendon after delayed concussion symptoms presented themselves.
Collingwood fans will get an earnest glimpse at some of their most promising youngsters, with a raft of changes confirmed for their daunting trip to the SCG, where a rampant Swans outfit awaits.
Tests in AFL football do not come much tougher than a trip to Sydney at the moment, and Collingwood's chances of a famous, undermanned victory have taken another hit, with the Swans naming dual Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow, important defender Tom McCartin and surprise packet Jai Serong to return for prime time rendezvous.
Comprehensive line-ups for upcoming games can be found here.
