Two changes have been made to round 18's side against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Dylan Shiel (injury) and Andrew Phillips (suspension) will both miss the clash with the Cats.
Shiel didn’t get up for the game after pulling up sore from the clash with the Crows.
In the wake of both Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips, young ruckman Nick Bryan will step into the ruck, after impressing in the VFL.
Jordan Ridley has been named to the side after suffering bone bruising against the Crows.
First bounce will be at 7:25PM.
Essendon round 18 team
| B | 1. McGrath | 30. Zerk-Thatcher | 15. Laverde |
| HB | 27. Redman | 14. Ridley | 21. Heppell |
| C | 37. Martin | 7. Merrett | 22. Durham |
| HF | 4. Langford | 10. Weideman | 8. Hobbs |
| F | 35. Guelfi | 20. Wright | 25. Stringer |
| FOLL | 24. Bryan | 3. Parish | 16. Perkins |
| INT | 6. Caldwell | 11. Snelling | 29. Kelly |
| 47. Menzie | |||
| EMER | 13. Cox | 19. Hind | 33. Davey Jnr. |
| 39. Voss |
In: Nick Bryan
Out: Andrew Phillips, Dylan Shiel
