GEELONG has made two changes to its team to play Carlton in a Round 2 blockbuster at the MCG on Thursday night.

Jack Bowes will play his first game in Cats colours after playing 83 games for the Gold Coast Suns across six seasons.

Cooper Whyte is the other addition and is set to make this AFL debut. The 20-year-old is a left-footed midfielder who is tough in the contest with a touch of flair. He was taken with the 64th selection in the 2021 NAB AFL Draft. 

They replace Tom Stewart (injured) and Brandan Parfitt (substitute).

"It's really exciting for us this week, we'll have a couple of players play their first game for the Cats," Senior Coach Chris Scott told media on Wednesday morning.

"Cooper Whyte will come in as a young player making his AFL debut and Jack Bowes will play as well. So they're the ins, and (Tom) Stewart is the out.”

Whyte is set to be officially named the substitute an hour before the match.

First bounce is at 7.20pm AEDT, with the match to be televised on Channel 7 and Fox Footy.

AFL Round 2 Team

In: Jack Bowes, Cooper Whyte
Out: Tom Stewart (Injured), Brandan Parfitt (Substitute)

AFL debuts: Cooper Whyte
Club debuts: Jack Bowes
Milestones: Isaac Smith’s 50th club game