Essendon have named their team that will travel west to tackle the undefeated Fremantle Dockers on Saturday night.
Defender James Gwilt has been recalled to the team, whereas Jackson Merrett will play his first senior game since round 19 last season.
Birthday-boy Dustin Fletcher has been withdrawn from the clash due to a groin injury, while youngster Kyle Langford will miss after making his AFL debut last weekend.
IN: James Gwilt, Jackson Merrett
OUT: Kyle Langford (Omitted), Dustin Fletcher (groin)
Position | Player | Player | Player |
Backs | M.Hurley | C.Hooker | M.Baguley |
Half-Backs | J.Melksham | B.Goddard | J.Gwilt |
Centreline | T.Colyer | J.Watson | B.Stanton |
Half-Forwards | W.Hams | J.Carlisle | D.Zaharakis |
Forwards | J.Merrett | J.Daniher | P.Ambrose |
Followers | T.Bellchambers | M.Hibberd | D.Heppell |
Interchange | B.Howlett | Z.Merrett | M.Gleeson |
| C.Dempsey |
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Emergencies | J.Ashby | K.Langford | O.Fantasia |