Essendon VFL has named a strong side for its final practice match of the pre-season.

The Bombers play Richmond at Punt Road on Saturday with the game commencing at 11am. 

The selected side includes 14 AFL listed players.

Updates throughout the game will be provided on Twitter via @EssendonVFL

2. Tom Bellchambers, 3. Nick Hind, 5. Nash Holmes, 6. Alex Boyse, 10. Aaron Francis, 12. James Peters, 15. Alex Marklew, 16. Ozgur Uysal, 17. James Stewart, 19. Kobe Mutch, 20. Jackson Merrett, 22. James Ferry, 23. Ben Dobson, 24. Craig Bird, 25. Alex Morgan, 28. Jock Cornell, 32. Daniel Younan, 34. Jake Long, 36. Michael Hartley, 37. Dylan Clarke, 41. Ben McNiece, 44. Shaun McKernan, 46. Conor McKenna, 49. Matt Dea