YOUNGSTER Nakia Cockatoo will start Saturday's clash with the Brisbane Lions in the green vest.

Cockatoo, who is back in the AFL side for the first time since round six, was confirmed as the Cats' sub when the team sheets were handed in 90 minutes prior to the opening bounce.

Cameron Guthrie, Shane Kersten and Jackson Thurlow will start the game on the bench.

There are no late changes to either side. 

Nick Robertson is the Lions' sub.

CATS TEAM

Backs: Corey Enright, Tom Lonergan, Jake Kolodjashnij
Half-backs: Billie Smedts, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie
Centres: Jimmy Bartel, Joel Selwood, Steven Motlop
Half-forwards: Mitch Duncan, Josh Walker, Darcy Lang
Forwards: Jordan Murdoch, Tom Hawkins, Steve Johnson
Followers: Mark Blicavs, Josh Caddy, James Kelly
Interchange: Cameron Guthrie, Shane Kersten, Jackson Thurlow

Sub: Nakia Cockatoo

Emergencies: Jared Rivers, Dawson Simpson, Mathew Stokes

In: Nakia Cockatoo
Out: Cory Gregson