Essendon will welcome back key forwardMichael Hurley, defender Cale Hooker and midfielder Sam Lonergan for Sundayafternoon’s match against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium.

Also named on the interchange bench of the extended25-man squad are Ricky Dyson, Travis Colyer and Tayte Pears.

Angus Monfries (ankle), Brent Stanton (generalsoreness) and Cory Dell’Olio (omitted) will miss Sunday's match against the Crows.

The final team will be named on Fridayafternoon.

Click here to view the 25-man squad.

Watch the Bombers train this Saturday morning at Windy Hill ahead of the team travelling to Adelaide to take on the Crows.