Carlton will be bolstered by the return of Chris Judd as they head into the NAB Cup Grand Final on Friday night against the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium.

Judd, who suffered a minor hamstring strain prior to Carlton’s two intra club games back in February, will play his first match for 2013.

This game will also see newly appointed skipper Marc Murphy lead his player’s for the first time in an official capacity.

Other inclusions into the 24-man side, include Josh Bootsma who will suit up for his first senior game in 2013, as well as the return of the twin power forwards, Sam Rowe, Levi Casboult.

Bryce Gibbs is also back into the senior side after a week’s rest.

Jeremy Laidler, Tom Bell and Heath Scotland have each been named as emergencies.

Carlton's NAB Cup Grand Final team:

B: C.Yarran M.Jamison S.White

HB: N.Duigan L.Henderson Z.Tuohy

C: K.Simpson B.McLean D.Armfield

HF: A.Carrazzo A.Walker K.Lucas

F: S.Rowe L.Casboult E.Betts

Foll: S.Hampson B.Gibbs M.Murphy

INT: C.Judd, M.Kreuzer, M.Robinson, J.Bootsma, E.Curnow & A.Joseph