Tom Edwards has been named to make his AFL debut for the Bombers against Adelaide on Saturday.

It's a lifelong dream realised for the 24-year-old SSP selection, who's gone from teaching in Perth classrooms to roaming the 50-metre arc at the MCG in the space of just two months.

Following a glittering impression on Bombers' fans with a four-goal haul in the first practice match of the year against the Bulldogs, which secured his place on the list, Edwards has been a key contributor at VFL level since and has earned a big-time debut off the back of his efforts up forward.

Edwards was thrilled to receive the news on Wednesday night, capping off what's been a life-changing start to 2025 for the WA product.

"Pulling on the Essendon jumper for the first time is beyond a dream come true," Edwards said.

"A month ago, I was teaching sport science and maths to the Lesmurdie High School kids in Perth, and now I get the chance to run out onto the MCG in front of the Essendon fans. It's just unbelievable.

"Saturday is going to be huge and I’m just so excited and grateful for the opportunity.

"It's been a rapid career change over the last few weeks but it's felt really seamless thanks to the support from everyone at the Club. It's a surreal feeling but I'm just so excited to don the sash and run out with the boys.

"To do it with the Club I supported as a kid means so much to me and my family. As a kid, I lived and breathed Essendon, so it's incredibly special. I just want to soak it all in and play an important role for the team in our plan to beat Adelaide."

Edwards and the Dons take on the Crows at the MCG this Saturday from 1:20pm AEDT.