Essendon VFL have named three changes to its side to face the Suns at Windy Hill this Saturday.

After a long stint on the sidelines, Mid-season recruit, Saad El Hawli makes his long awaited return to the team.

After a strong first outing, Jobe Shanahan will again line up for the Bombers following his four goal debut last week.

Ryan Brodie and Jared Eckersly also make their return to the team.

Ben Hobbs' good form has seen him re-called to the senior side.

The Dons take on the Gold Coast from 1:05pm at Windy Hill on Saturday, with streaming available via the AFL website.

Essendon VFL round 20 v Gold Coast

B T. Wanganeen (40) W. Hoare (51) L. Hayes (18)
HB N. Hind (19) S. Weideman (10) M. Foley (73)
C S. El Hawli (41) J. Hately (50) X. O'Neill (55)
HF J. Davey (36) J. Peris (53) L. Lual (34)
F V. Visentini (39) P. Wright (20) J. Eckersley (58)
R T. Goldstein (17) E. Tsatas (5) A. Perkins (16)
INT R. Brodie (60) C. Nyko (65) B. Scott (77)
  O. Smartt (83) J. Shanahan (66)  
23rd Player J. Shanahan (66)