Jordan Ridley has been transferred from the Long Term Injury List back to Essendon’s Primary List, clearing the way for the first year player to make his return to the field.

The 22^nd pick in last November’s National Draft has been on the sidelines with a back injury since March.

But he’s now fully recovered and is set to play his first game in the VFL on Saturday.

With Ridley’s return, versatile big man Shaun McKernan goes back on to the Rookie List.