It’s 18 hosting 15 on the ladder in Hobart this afternoon and while on paper it may not sound like a heavyweight clash, there is much at stake for both the Kangaroos and Crows.

The Kangaroos are desperate to kickstart their season, having so far failed to register a win, and they are coming off an unimpressive performance in their 45-point defeat to the Hawks last Sunday.

The Crows went down narrowly to the Bombers in controversial circumstances in their last start, so they have a point to prove as they look to climb the ladder.

For the Kangaroos, coach Alastair Clarkson has made two changes, highlighted by the return of George Wardlaw.

Riley Hardeman has also been named to make his senior debut, with Eddie Ford (hip injury) and Tyler Sellers (omitted) making way for the two inclusions.

Matt Crouch, Elliott Himmelberg and Luke Pedlar return for the Crows, with Brodie Smith (back), Sam Berry (foot) and Lachlan Gollant (omitted) the three outs for the visitors.

Zac Fisher and Ned McHenry have been named as the respective subs for the Kangaroos and Crows.