Key duo Courtenay Dempsey and Leroy Jetta will return to Essendon’s team for the Dreamtime at the G clash against Richmond on Saturday night.

Jackson Merrett and Elliott Kavanagh have made way for the pair ahead of Saturday night’s crucial match against the Tigers.

Key forward Michael Hurley has been cleared to line up after suffering concussion last round against Brisbane.

Coach James Hird said Hurley had proven his fitness at training during the week.

“It is great to see Michael Hurley staying in the side after a heavy knock last week and the doctor is very confident that he will be in tip top form on Saturday night,” Hird told BomberTV.

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