Sam Menegola will make his long-awaited AFL debut against Adelaide on Saturday night after being a late inclusion in the Cats' side.

The 24-year-old comes in for ruckman Zac Smith, who has been "managed".

Menegola's AFL debut was confirmed when the Cats and Crows handed in their team sheets 90 minutes prior to the opening bounce.

He has been in brilliant form in the VFL in recent weeks.

He racked up 48 disposals in the VFL Cats' big win over Werribee last weekend.

READ: Get to know Sam Menegola 

Geelong v Adelaide at Simonds Stadium, 7.25pm

LATE CHANGES
Geelong: Zac Smith (managed) replaced in the selected side by Sam Menegola
Adelaide: Nil

FINAL INTERCHANGES
Geelong: Cam Guthrie, Mitch Duncan, Tom Ruggles, Sam Menegola
Adelaide: Jake Lever, Jarryd Lyons, Mitch McGovern, Matt Crouch