The Bombers face traditional rival Collingwood in the biggest home and away match of the year this Sunday. The Anzac Day blockbuster is a feature of the AFL calendar and the ledger between the two clubs currently stands at four wins each and one draw. The Bombers will be keen to improve that record this weekend and have included three new players for the big clash.

Essendon hasn’t made any omissions to the team that defeated Carlton by 37-points, but has named three new players in the 25-man squad. Youngsters Brent Stanton and Kepler Bradley have been included in the squad, as has Ted Richards. If Richards plays he will get another opportunity to prove himself in the senior side.

Essendon team:
B: Welsh, Fletcher, McPhee
HB: Murphy, Lucas, Wellman
C: Dyson, Misiti, Peverill
HF: Rioli, Bolton, Mercuri
F: Hille, Lloyd, Ramanauskas
R: Allan, Hird, Solomon
Inter from: Alvey, Lovett-Murray, Henneman, Bullen, Stanton, Richards, Bradley.

In: Richards, Bradley, Stanton
Out: -