Essendon has made one change for its blockbuster Anzac Day clash with Collingwood.

Key forward Peter Wright will make his return for the first time since round two after serving a four-week suspension.

The Bombers have opted for a tall forward line, with second-year midfielder Elijah Tsatas making way for Wright after being last week's substitute. 

Round seven: Gameday guide

Small forward Matt Guelfi has been named as an emergency alongside first-year forward Nate Caddy and Tsatas.

Captain Zach Merrett will lead his side for the first time on Anzac Day as Captain, while ruckman Todd Goldstein needs 26 more hitouts to become the first player ever to reach a career total of 10,000.

Essendon Anzac Day team v Collingwood

B:

21. Heppell

32. McKay

15. Laverde

    

HB:

37. Martin

27. Redman

1. McGrath

    

C:

28. Duursma

3. Parish

29. Kelly

    

HF:

22. Durham

4. Langford

33. A.Davey

    

F:

2. Draper

20. Wright

8. Hobbs

    

Foll:

17. Goldstein

6. Caldwell

7. Merrett ©

    

Int:

11.Gresham

13. Cox

19. Hind

23. Jones

25. Stringer

Emg:

5. Tsatas

30. Caddy

35. Guelfi

In: 20. Wright
Out: 5. Tsatas