GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Brad Close of the Cats celebrates a goal with Brandan Parfitt during the 2021 AFL Round 05 match between the Geelong Cats and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at GMHBA Stadium on April 18, 2021 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Geelong have confirmed a late change to their side to face Richmond on Sunday at the MCG.

Veteran midfielder Shaun Higgins has been replaced in Chris Scott's squad to face the reigning premiers, with forward Brad Close now named to take on the Tigers.

BRADLEY CLOSE
Forward
Geelong
2021 SEASON AVG
13.2
Disposals
2.8
Marks
0.7
Goals

Geelong have revealed that Higgins will miss the match with knee soreness, while Close will return to the senior side after originally being managed by the club.

With Close coming into the 22-man team, speedster Jordan Clark has been moved into the emergencies for the Grand Final rematch.