Two changes have been made to the team set to take on the Giants this Sunday at Etihad Stadium.

Michael Hartley and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti have been included for the round 13 game, while youngster’s Kyle Langford and Shaun Edwards have been omitted.

Despite being named in the squad yesterday, Jason Ashby and Shaun McKernan will spend the weekend playing with Essendon VFL once again.

Click here to see the Essendon VFL team

Essendon youngster Zach Merrett will be celebrating his 50^th game when he takes to the field this week, marking a significant milestone in the midfielders short career.

After making his debut in 2014, Merrett has quickly risen to one of the most important players at the Club – impressing his coaches, his teammates and fans along the way.

“He’s just a self-driven player, self motivated, very clear on his long term goals for his footy career and he’s driving that,” said Coach John Worsfold

“We’re just guiding him along the way and helping him where he has some doubt, and helping him with his overall program to make sure it’s balanced.

“It’s great for me to see such a strongly self-motivated, talented athlete come through and be part of their career.”

You can hear from Zach Merrett on this week’s episode of Bomber Radio.

With plenty planned for this weekend’s ‘Skeeta Sunday’, Worsfold encouraged fans to get down early to Etihad Stadium, enjoy all the pre-game activities and then watch the boys give their all against the Giants.

“The players are up and about. They’re really keen to bounce back from the last couple of weeks,” said Worsfold 

“Essendon are also making it a really enjoyable day for families, the kids are going to be up for some extra treats.

“There’s plenty for the family and for kids to be involved in.” 

Opposition Watch:

The Giants confirmed that key players Shane Mumford and Steve Johnson will both miss this week's game.

Matthew Kennedy and Tom Downie will come in for the injured duo.

Essendon vs. GWS Giants

Sunday June 19th, 4:40PM (AEST)

Etihad Stadium

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IN:  M Hartley and A McDonald-Tipungwuti,

OUT: K Langford (Omitted), S.Edwards (Omitted)

MILESTONES: Z Merrett (50 games)

FULL TEAM: 

B:        C Dempsey, M Hartley, P Ambrose

HB:      O Fantasia, J Gwilt, M Dea

C:       M Gleeson, J Kelly, A Cooney

HF:      D Parish, M Brown, M Stokes

F:         M Jamar, J Daniher, W Hams

Foll:    M Leuenberger, B Goddard, Z Merrett

IC From:  D Zaharakis, J Merrett, C Bird, A McDonald-Tipungwuti

Emergencies:  J.Ashby, S.Edwards and S.McKernan