Essendon has made two changes to its round 13 team to take on Carlton at the MCG.

After being named in the starting squad on Thursday, veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein will return after being managed last week against Gold Coast.

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Midfielder Will Setterfield will face his old side for the first time in Bombers colours after being named in the final 23, lining up for his first AFL match since round four.

With Mason Redman having been ruled out with a hamstring strain, young ruckman Nick Bryan is the only omission from Sunday's team.

Essendon will hold an open training session at the NEC Hangar this Saturday beginning at 10:45am EST.

Bombers fans will have an opportunity to grab photos and signatures with their favourite players after the Captain's run session. It's also the final chance to see the squad before they take on Carlton in Sunday's King's Birthday Eve blockbuster at the MCG.

Essendon round 13 team v Carlton

B:

14. Ridley

32. McKay

15. Laverde

    

HB:

37. Martin

29. Kelly

1. McGrath

    

C:

21. Heppell

22. Durham

16. Perkins

    

HF:

35. Guelfi

11.Gresham

23. Jones

    

F:

25. Stringer

20. Wright

4. Langford

    

Foll:

17. Goldstein

6. Caldwell

7. Merrett ©

    

Int:

5. Tsatas

12. Setterfield

13. Cox

19. Hind

47. Menzie

Emg:

9. Shiel

24. Bryan

38. Roberts

    

Ins: 12. Setterfield, 17. Goldstein
Out: 24. Bryan (omitted), 27. Redman (hamstring)