Graetz is one of two experienced inclusions for the first-versus-last encounter at Nixon Park, with former assistant coach Cal Gardner also coming back in (along with Zac Lewis) after missing the game against North Wagga.

Graetz was cleared back to Marrar before the June 30 deadline after moving home from Newcastle, where he played 54 games for Cardiff, finishing up as captain.

After completing a suspension, he's named on a back flank for his first game since 2016, with Zach Walgers, Dan O'Reilly and Fletcher Jenkins out.

Meanwhile, The Rock-Yerong Creek could be without co-coach Heath Russell for the run towards finals.

Russell has injured a quad and could be facing weeks out while ruck Jack Driscoll will also miss Sunday's game against the Northern Jets.

Midfielder Joe Hancock will be a welcome inclusion for the 'Pies, who also lost goalkicking utility Joey Kerin for the season last week.

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