Carlton has recalled talented young Irishman Ciaran Byrne for its clash with Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.

The 22-year-old is the Blues' sole inclusion, returning at the expense of retiring veteran Dennis Armfield (omitted).

Byrne has played just one senior match this season after recovering from a knee reconstruction.

He suffered a minor injury setback after his comeback game against the Western Bulldogs in Round 17, but has shone for the Northern Blues in the past fortnight.

The Blues will be determined to arrest a 14-game losing streak against Hawthorn, having not beaten the Hawks since 2005.

With Saturday night's match also commemorating the 30th anniversary of Carlton's 1987 premiership triumph over Hawthorn, be sure to join us for our final home game of the season.

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CARLTON'S ROUND 22 TEAM:

Backs31. Tom Williamson14. Liam Jones20. Lachie Plowman
Half-backs6. Kade Simpson23. Jacob Weitering15. Sam Docherty
Centreline12. Blaine Boekhorst3. Marc Murphy (C)33. Jarrod Pickett
Half-forwards46. Matthew Wright30. Charlie Curnow39. Dale Thomas
Forwards5. Sam Petrevski-Seton41. Levi Casboult13. Jed Lamb
Followers8. Matthew Kreuzer4. Bryce Gibbs25. Zac Fisher
Interchange38. Ciaran Byrne11. Sam Kerridge1. Jack Silvagni
 16. Billie Smedts  
Emergencies27. Dennis Armfield18. Kristian Jaksch32. Nick Graham

In: Byrne

Out: Armfield (omitted)