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11.45am: MORE DEMONS TO DROP? Melbourne coach Paul Roos has forecast more changes to his team on Friday afternoon in preparation for Sunday's clash against North Melbourne, reports Nathan Schmook. Small forward Jeff Garlett has been named after rolling his left ankle but remains under a cloud after walking laps at Friday's session. The Demons made a statement at selection by dropping leadership group member Colin Garland, with midfielder Angus Brayshaw also cut after one game back from a knee injury. Debutant Josh Wagner and defender Lynden Dunn are certain inclusions, but Roos said the tweaks would not stop there. "There's probably going to be one or two other changes before we turn up on Sunday," Roos said before the Demons trained at Gosch's Paddock. As well as Garlett, versatile tall Cameron Pedersen spent time training away from the main group on Friday. Speedy midfielder Billy Stretch would be considered a likely replacement for Garlett if the small forward was a late withdrawal. Stretch trained well on Friday, spending large blocks working with the midfield group. He was also sharp in front of goal at the session. Link here