Lavington has recalled three key players for Saturday's historic away clash against North Albury.
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Adam Butler, Adam Flagg and Nick Holman have been named for Matt Pendergast's 300th match.
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Butler hasn't played since June 15 after suffering a low grade hamstring strain against Albury.
He suffered his first hamstring injury in 2008 and has had countless problems, so while he would dearly love to play for Pendergast, given there's little riding on the match, it wouldn't surprise if the club adopted an ultra conservative approach.
Although injury-prone, Butler is big, fast and has a booming kick, so he's a crucial component in the Panthers' plans.
Nick Holman hasn't played seniors for two months after travelling overseas, although he's played two reserves matches, featuring in the best against a strong Wangaratta last week.
Flagg has a foot complaint, although he only missed last week's game.
If all three play, it means the Panthers will be missing only interleague ruckman Tim Hanna from their strongest side.
Hanna hasn't played since facing Wodonga Raiders on June 29.
North has made four changes, including debutant Lachlan McIntosh.
Elsewhere in the split round, Wangaratta has named powerful on-baller Matt Kelly, replacing another strong midfielder in Daniel Boyle.
"Daniel Boyle pulled up a little bit sore, but he's a really important player for us," coach Luke Morgan said after that impressive 20-point win over Lavington.
The Pies host Myrtleford in a game which could send the visitors from second to fourth, if results go as expected in round 16.
The Saints have suffered a major blow with the league's leading goalkicker Lachie Dale failing to overcome an ankle complaint.
And in the final game, Wodonga Raiders' ruckman Brodie A'Vard and Dylan Clarke are among the inclusions for the home game against Corowa-Rutherglen.
Clarke was super in the Murray Bushrangers' win last week.
The Roos will start long outsiders, but will be pushing for a big performance to celebrate former captain Jamie Seymour's 200th.
The Roos have brought in Andrew Pretto, who was their best player in the first half of the year.