Courtenay Dempsey is set to return for his first game of 2016 when the Bombers face the Pies this coming Monday. 

The veteran will play in the ANZAC Day clash after serving his suspension from the end of last year.

Dempsey comes in on the back of some good form in his game with Essendon VFL last week.

He replaces Jayden Laverde who will mis the next 6-8 weeks with a shoulder injury.

The Bombers have also named Sam Grimley, Jonathan Simpkin and Ryan Crowley in the extended squad.

If selected, it will be Sam Grimley’s first game in the Red and Black after joining the Club earlier this year.

The ex-Hawk has provided a good target for Essendon VFL throughout the pre-season and into the opening rounds, moving well and having an impact on the scoreboard.

Coaches will name the full side on Saturday afternoon, so stay tuned to the Essendon website for the latest.

Collingwood vs. Essendon:

ANZAC Day

Monday April 25, 3.20pm

MCG

Round 5 – Team:

INS: Courtenay Dempsey, Sam Grimley, Jonathan Simpkin and Ryan Crowley

OUTS: Jayden Laverde (injured) 

B: Matt Dea, James Gwilt, Mark Baguley 

HB:Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Michael Hartley, Brendon Goddard 

C: James Kelly, David Zaharakis, Orazio Fantasia 

HF: Conor McKenna, Mitch Brown, Adam Cooney 

F: Mathew Stokes, Joe Daniher, Darcy Parish

R: Matthew Leuenberger, Zach Merrett, Craig Bird

I: Martin Gleeson, Courtenay Dempsey, Patrick Ambrose,Kyle Langford, Sam Grimley, Jonathan Simpkin and Ryan Crowley