Alex Neal-Bullen has earned an AFL recall and will play his first match of the season against Brisbane on Sunday.
Demons coach Paul Roos said the 20-year-old had proved his worth in the VFL after an outstanding 39-disposal game for Casey last Saturday.
He’s likely to be joined in the Melbourne 22 by Dean Kent, with Neville Jetta (suspension) and Christian Salem omitted from the side to face the Lions.