Carlton will unearth a second debutant when they take on West Coast at Optus Stadium on Sunday, with Ashton Moir getting the nod.
Moir - taken with Pick 29 in the 2023 National Draft - can play small and tall inside forward 50, with recruiters noting his clean hands and athletic ability throughout his draft campaign.
Hailing from Glenelg, the dual-footer has displayed his freakish skills throughout every game in the Blues VFL side.
Moir has averaged 11 disposals, 3.1 marks and 2.4 tackles whilst kicking 12 goals in 17 outings.
One Moir debutant?
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Moir joins the likes of Carlton Legend David McKay and Hall of Famer Anthony Koutoufides when he pulls on the Navy Blue No.43.
Blues coach Michael Voss couldn't contain his excitement about the debutant at Friday's press conference, saying he will bring plenty of "x-factor".
"He just loves footy," Voss said.
"It's a joy when you come into the footy club every single day and see someone who wants to learn and get better.
"He's a real excitement (machine. He'll play forward of the ball, he's played a bit of wing.
"But he's had to go about learning his craft throughout the year. He's had a few good mentors.
"It's his turn."
His inclusion to the senior side follows a host of injuries to key players, with Charlie Curnow, Harry McKay, Adam Saad, Lachie Fogerty, Jordan Boyd and Jack Martin all sidelined with worrying setbacks.
Lewis Young, Jaxon Binns, Corey Durdin and Jack Carroll have been included in the extended side while untried youngsters Harry Lemmey and Billy Wilson are in the mix.
He will debut alongside midfielder Cooper Lord who was announced earlier this week.ย
Voss confirmed on Friday that Binns will be in the starting 22.
Carlton will announce their final team on Friday at 5 pm (AEST).
