Essendon has named one change for its round nine clash with GWS.

The Bombers' annual Tackling Childhood Cancer Game, supported by official Charity Partner Challenge, will see the return of speedster Nick Hind to the starting lineup.

Hind comes into the senior side to replace injured wingman Xavier Duursma, who suffered a quad tear at main training on Wednesday.

Round nine: Gameday guide

For Saturday's fixture, the Bombers will proudly wear the Challenge logo on the front of their guernsey which also features a yellow armband. 

Bombers fans have the ability to bid for game-worn guernseys and boots which have painted by Challenge children here, with all proceeds going to Challenge.

Essendon round nine team v GWS

B:

21. Heppell

32. McKay

15. Laverde

    

HB:

37. Martin

27. Redman

1. McGrath

    

C:

35. Guelfi

3. Parish

29. Kelly

    

HF:

22. Durham

4. Langford

11.Gresham

    

F:

23. Jones

20. Wright

16. Perkins

    

Foll:

17. Goldstein

6. Caldwell

7. Merrett ©

    

Int:

8. Hobbs

13. Cox

19. Hind

25. Stringer

33. A.Davey

Emg:

5. Tsatas

9. Shiel

10. Weideman

    

In: Hind
Out: Duursma (injured)