The Bendigo Bombers have been strengthened at both ends of the ground for Saturday's important clash with Port Melbourne.
 
After debuting for Essendon last week, Tyson Slattery will return to the side to play full back and Mark Williams is resuming from an ankle injury in the forward line. 
 
 
Coach Shannon Grant said playing Port will be a tough challenge.
 
""They are a good team and are above us on the ladder,"" he said.
 
""Tyson played seniors last week and has been very consistent for Bendigo; he has been one of better players for us all year.
 
""He will play an important role for us on Saturday as will Mark Williams who has been a bit hampered by his ankle.""
 
Bendigo takes on Port Melbourne at 2pm, Saturday 10th July at TEAC Oval 
 
 
The squad is:
 
B:             Flaherty        T.Slattery        J.Williams
HB:          Collins          Hardingham     Atkinson
C:            Marigliani       Myers            Prismall
HF:          Carlisle          Quinn             Melksham
F:             Liddle           Cloke             M.Williams
 
R:        Bock, Lonergan, Houli
 
I/C:    Still, Shinners, Crameri, Page, James, Duseher, Delahunty, Scanlon, Skipworth