Essendon has announced three changes to the team that went down to the Giants by 32 points last week.

Jake Melksham returns to the side along with Tayte Pears and David Myers.

Pears has not played a senior game of football since round 23, 2013 while Myers has not played since injuring his shoulder in round 1.

There will be NO late changes this afternoon with Jake Melksham to start as the substitute.

Essendon v. Adelaide Crows

Saturday August 15, Etihad Stadium

Backs:

M. Baguley, T. Pears, A.Steinberg, B.Goddard, J.Carlisle, M.Gleeson

Centreline:

B.Stanton, D.Heppell, M.Hibberd

Forwards:

J.Laverde, D.Myers, C.Dempsey, K.Langford, C.Hooker, J.Daniher

Followers:

J.Giles, D.Zaharakis, H.Hocking

Interchange:

J.Melksham, S.Edwards, J.Merrett, B.Howlett

In:

D.Myers, T.Pears and J.Melksham

Out:

A.Cooney (suspension), J.Gwilt (Groin) and N O’Brien (omitted)

Sub:

Jake Melksham