Firrito’s inclusion comes after he sat out last week, with the defender set to line up for game 215 on Friday night.
The number 11’s experience will be vital against a dangerous forward setup, boasting Tom Hawkins, Jordan Murdoch and a resting ruckman (Hamish McIntosh or Dawson Simpson), among some dynamic smalls.
Remarkably, Firrito is one of just five players in the North 22 to have tasted success at Simonds Stadium, back in Round 5 of 2007.
Despite being tipped as a likely return, Aaron Mullett has been overlooked for selection after missing as a late withdrawal last week.
Mason Wood edges ever closer to a debut, named as an emergency after another four goal haul for Werribee. The 2012 draftee is currently the leading goal-kicker in the VFL.
McMahon and Liam Anthony have also been named as emergencies.
For Geelong, Matthew Stokes and Jesse Stringer come in for Taylor Hunt and the suspended Steve Johnson.
Round 10 v Geelong
B: Luke McDonald, Joel Tippett, Lachlan Hansen
HB: Nick Dal Santo, Scott Thompson, Levi Greenwood
C: Sam Gibson, Andrew Swallow, Robin Nahas
HF: Lindsay Thomas, Aaron Black, Leigh Adams
F: Majak Daw, Drew Petrie, Brent Harvey
Fol: Todd Goldstein, Jack Ziebell, Ben Cunnington
Int: Ryan Bastinac, Michael Firrito, Shaun Atley, Sam Wright
Emer: Liam Anthony, Mason Wood, Scott McMahon
In: Michael Firrito
Out: Scott McMahon (omitted)
