Andy Otten's VFL side will have four changes from last week for Sunday's Round Nine clash against North Melbourne, headlined by defender Wil Parker's return.

Parker was the emergency in the Pies' 10-point AFL victory over Kuwarna last week and consequently missed the VFL's thrilling 11-point win over the previously undefeated GWS Giants on the same day.

Joining Parker as part of the four ins are VFL-listed young guns Ryan Eyre, Michael Kiraly, and Boston Dowling.

Eyre will make his Club debut having crossed over from Essendon's VFL side over the off-season, while fellow former Bomber Kiraly will suit up in the black and white for the second time this year, after collecting 13 disposals in Round Six against Footscray.

Dowling, who played two games at the back end of last season, will play at VFL level for the first time in 2025, with the 204cm 20-year-old adding to the Pies' impressive key position and ruck stocks. 

Brady Grey (managed), Tew Jiath (injury), Rod Ali (omitted) and Will Hayes (AFL debut) are the four players who go out of last week's side.

Elsewhere, experienced midfielder Tom Mitchell will continue to ramp up his playing time in what will be his third consecutive game on return from injury. The 31-year-old wound up with 21 disposals and 13 tackles in a strong showing last weekend. 

Charlie West (19 goals) and Riley Mason (17 goals) will continue to be the focal points in attack, while small forward Harry Mahoney has continued his impressive start to his VFL career.

Debuting in Round Eight last season, Mahoney has missed selection only once since, and averages a goal a game from his 17 career starts so far. 

The fifth-placed Pies will be looking to build on a strong 5-2 start to the season, with North Melbourne in similarly good shape in sixth position on the ladder.

The game will be part of a double-header at Victoria Park, with the Pies' VFLW side kicking off proceedings at 10:05am, also against the Roos. 

FB

C. Mulvogue

C. Dean

I. Smit

HB

W. Parker

J. Ryan

O. Markov

C

H. DeMattia

M. Mahoney

J. Cochran

HF

J. Bronwe 

J. Bennetts

S. Glover

FF

C. West

R. Mason

L. Hude

FOLL

O. Steene

M. Kiraly

T. Mitchell

INT

H. Mahoney

R. Eyre

C. Algeri

 

 

H. Kennedy

B. Dowling