THE LAST TIME THEY MET

It was the week after our stirring victory over Fremantle at the MCG. Times have changed ... just look at the teams:

ADELAIDE

Backs Graham Johncock Ben Rutten Nathan Bassett

Half backs Michael Doughty Nathan Bock Scott Stevens

Centreline David Mackay Scott Thompson Nathan van Berlo

Half forwards Simon Goodwin Brett Burton Bernie Vince

Forwards Jason Porplyzia Kurt Tippett Chris Knights

Followers Jonathon Griffin Andrew McLeod Tyson Edwards

Interchange Luke Jericho Ivan Maric Kris Massie Robert Shirley

Emergencies Bryce Campbell Jarrhan Jacky Ken McGregor

In Luke Jericho Ivan Maric Ben Rutten

Out Richard Douglas (knee) Jarrhan Jacky James Sellar (omitted)

MELBOURNE

Backs James Frawley Colin Garland Daniel Bell

Half backs Clint Bartram Jared Rivers Cameron Bruce

Centreline Brad Green Brock McLean Matthew Bate

Half forwards Cale Morton Russell Robertson Brent Moloney

Forwards Aaron Davey Brad Miller Austin Wonaeamirri

Followers Jeff White James McDonald Nathan Jones

Interchange Simon Buckley Mark Jamar Shane Valenti Matthew Warnock

Emergencies Jace Bode Nathan Carroll Paul Johnson

In Simon Buckley Shane Valenti

Out Nathan Carroll (omitted) Paul Wheatley (calf)

(BOLD - won't or are unlikely to play)

One thing that hasn't changed is that Paul Wheatley was out with a soft tissue injury!