JAKE Melksham has been named as a late inclusion for Melbourne's clash with Richmond on Sunday.

Melksham will replace Harrison Petty, who has been removed from the match due to injury (hamstring). 

The Dees are set to face the Tigers in a Kids Takeover at the MCG, the opening ball-up scheduled for 3:15pm. All the family fun action will kick-off from 1pm between Gates 2 and 3. Check out the full game guide here.