Sydney ruckman Kurt Tippett has been dropped and Western Bulldogs key forward Travis Cloke recalled for Thursday’s AFL clash at the SCG.

Tippett has struggled for form and fitness this season and has been replaced by Sam Naismith, while Kieren Jack has also been recalled with Oliver Florent omitted.

Cloke is one of four changes for the Bulldogs, who have also recalled Fletcher Roberts, Matthew Boyd and Toby McLean, with Dale Morris (ankle), Tom Boyd (back) and Robert Murphy (hamstring) out injured and Bailey Williams omitted.