Sydney Swans v North Melbourne
Saturday August 14, 7:40pm
Marvel Stadium

IN: Campbell, Melican, McLean

OUT: Franklin (managed), Lloyd (knee soreness) and Stephens (omitted)

The Sydney Swans have made three changes to their team to play North Melbourne on Saturday night in Round 22 at Marvel Stadium.

Lance Franklin (managed), Jake Lloyd (knee) and Dylan Stephens (omitted) come out of the team and Hayden McLean, Lewis Melican and Braeden Campbell come in to face the Kangaroos.

Coach John Longmire said it was timely to manage Franklin's workload.

"He's played thirteen games in a row, including seven since the bye so it's time to make sure he's rested up," Longmire said.

Fellow senior players Jake Lloyd and Callum Mills will also miss the Round 22 fixture.

Lloyd will miss the game due to knee soreness while Callum Mills, who was a late withdrawal from last week's game due to achillies soreness, will continue to be monitored but the club is optimistic about him returning for finals, if not before.

Rising Star nominee Braeden Campbell also returns to the side for his first match since Round 6, after spending time on the side lines with stress reaction in his tibia. 

"It's good to get Braeden back," Longmire said.

"He's played four games at the lower level, he's looked after himself. He's got really good speed and power and can play a number of different positions on the ground so it's good to get another young player back who played some good footy at the start of the year."

Defender Lewis Melican also returns to the team for his fourth game of the season, having last played in Round 7, suffering a hamstring injury, but will return this weekend for his 50th AFL match. 

Tall forward, Hayden McLean also comes back to the side for his tenth game this season.

The Swans will be looking to get back on the winner's list after a loss to the Saints last week.

"We need to make sure we play well this week," John Longmire said.

"North have been terrific, particularly since the bye. They have been right in every game and play a strong brand of footy. We need to make sure we bring some real pressure and play to our strengths."

First bounce is 7.40pm AEST and will be broadcast on Fox Footy, Kayo Sports and 7Mate in NSW.

Sydney Swans vs North Melbourne, Round 22 at Marvel Stadium