Dashing defender Courtenay Dempsey is one of three inclusions for Essendon’s Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG tomorrow.

Dempsey, Jason Winderlich and Zach Merrett all come into the team replacing Leroy Jetta (omitted), David Myers (hamstring) and Heath Hocking (soreness).

Key midfielder Brendon Goddard was unable to get up for the match due to a groin injury, while ruckman Tom Bellchambers will  spend another week at VFL level as he returns from an ankle injury.

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