Key forward Stewart Crameri is one of three inclusions to Essendon’s team to take on Collingwood in Thursday’s ANZAC Day blockbuster at the MCG.

Crameri, speedster Travis Colyer and defender Kyle Hardingham have all been included in the team to take on the Magpies.

Michael Hurley (ankle), Tayte Pears (omitted) and Jake Melksham (omitted) will miss from the team that defeated St. Kilda by 37 points in Round 4.

Coach James Hird told BomberTV Pears and Melksham were unlucky to miss out.

“I thought Tayte played really well last week we just want to look after his body and Jake comes out of the team as we think he has played a few games,” Hird said.