The Cats have made two changes to their side to take on Adelaide at Simonds Stadium on Friday night.

Veteran defender Tom Lonergan and forward Nakia Cockatoo come into the side that defeated Port Adelaide by 2 points last Thursday night.

Match preview

Making way for the duo are Jordan Cunico who is omitted and Jed Bews who makes way with an ankle injury.

The match will be Tom Hawkins’ 200th game for the club since debuting in 2007.

Gates open at 5.30pm for a 7.50pm AEST start.

Full team:

Backs: Jake Kolodjashnij, Tom Lonergan, Tom Stewart

Half-backs: Andrew Mackie, Lachie Henderson, Zach Tuohy

Centres: Mitch Duncan, Joel Selwood, Jordan Murdoch

Half-forwards: Steven Motlop, Harry Taylor, Nakia Cockatoo

Forwards: Darcy Lang, Tom Hawkins, Daniel Menzel

Followers: Zac Smith, Patrick Dangerfield, Scott Selwood

Interchange: Mark Blicavs, Cam Guthrie, Sam Menegola, James Parsons

Emergencies: Rhys Stanley, Jordan Cunico, Tom Ruggles