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Justin Chadwick

Blues axe five after shock loss to Suns

Blues coach Michael Voss has made five changes to the team surprisingly beaten by the Suns. (AAP)

Carlton coach Michael Voss has reacted to last week's shock loss to Gold Coast by axing five players for Sunday's AFL clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.

Tom De Koning, Lachie Plowman, Lachie Fogarty, Jordan Boyd and Lochie O'Brien were all dropped, while captain Patrick Cripps was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

The Blues welcome back ruckman Marc Pittonet, while Matthew Cottrell, Corey Durdin, Jack Newnes, and Luke Parks were also included.

Port Adelaide have lost ruckman Scott Lycett for three months to a shoulder injury, while star midfielder Ollie Wines is out following last week's heart scare.

Power defender Lachie Jones has been forced into the AFL's health and safety protocols, while Sam Mayes and Jed McEntee were dropped.

Forward Jeremy Finlayson returns following a six-goal haul in the SANFL last week, while stars Aliir Aliir and Robbie Gray are back.

Sam Hayes, the 47th pick in the 2017 national draft, has been named for his debut as Lycett's replacement.

Fremantle have been boosted by the return of defender Alex Pearce (ankle) and midfielder Caleb Serong (knee) for Sunday's match against Essendon at Marvel Stadium.

Forward Lachie Schultz (protocols) was forced out, while Griffin Logue was dropped to make way for Pearce's return.

The Bombers have handed a debut to midfielder Ben Hobbs, who was selected with pick No.13 in last year's national draft.

Nik Cox was also included, with Will Snelling (calf), Brayden Ham (dropped), and Tex Wanganeen (dropped) all going out.

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