Fans can expect a number of familiar faces to return for Essendon VFL in 2016.

The list has been finalised ahead of the beginning of the team's 2016 Season on April 9, with McNiece, Heppell, Coghlan, Thompson and Freezer among some of the big names to return.

A number of younger players will get a chance at a VFL level under new Coach Matthew Egan.

With the list now finalised, Egan and the coaching team will go to work finalising the game plan and strategy as they look to emulate the success of the 2015 season.

Essendon VFL will play a final practice match against Footscray this Saturday at Whitten Oval, starting at 12pm. 

2016 VFL List:

Ben McNiece

Issac Muller

Aaron Heppell

Sam Heavyside

Alex Boyse

Daniel Coghlan

Matthew Dornauf

Jacob Thompson

Daniel Willis

Jydon Neagle

Jack Langford

James Ferry

Jordan Schroder

Alex Marklew

Angus Milham

James El Moussalli

Chris Peart

Hayden Walters

Alex McLeod

Nash Holmes

Joshua Freezer

Matt Darby

Bruno Laguda

Victor Carboni

Ben Dobson