After some tough decisions at the selection table, Carlton has made three changes for Friday night's blockbuster against Essendon at the MCG. 

Chris Judd and Kane Lucas return from hamstring injuries, while Eddie Betts comes into the side after serving his suspension. 

Blues veteran Heath Scotland has been named to play, and will notch up his 200th game for Carlton. 

Troy Menzel, Josh Boostma and Sam Rowe have all been named as emergencies. 

It means ruckman Rob Warnock will spend another week on the sidelines as he recovers from a knock to the knee, while Andrew Carrazzo is still recovering from an injured calf.

Carlton's Round 11 line-up:

B: M.Robinson M.Jamison L.Henderson

HB: Z.Tuohy D.Armfield S.White

C: C.Yarran C.Judd K.Simpson

HF: E.Curnow A.Walker J.Garlett

F: B.McLean J.Waite M.Kreuzer

FOLL: L.Casboult M.Murphy H.Scotland

INT: E.Betts J.Cachia B.Gibbs K.Lucas

Emg: J.Bootsma, T.Menzel & S.Rowe

IN - C.Judd, E.Betts & K.Lucas
OUT - T.Menzel (Omitted), T.Bell (Omitted) & J.Bootsma (Omitted)