Essendon has recalled forward Alec Waterman, while last week's medical substitute Nik Cox will return to the starting line-up for Sunday's clash with North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.

The pair replace Devon Smith (hamstring) and Brayden Ham (omitted) from the side that defeated Fremantle.

MATCH PREVIEW: BOMBERS v KANGAROOS

Sunday's match will mark Waterman's first since the round five loss to Brisbane, with the 24-year-old earning a recall after registering 26 disposals, five tackles and four mark in a midfield role in Sunday's VFL win over Frankston.

The Bombers will be striving for back-to-back wins for the first time under senior coach Ben Rutten against the Kangaroos.

Make sure you're across all the details for the home game with our match-day guide.

TEAM SELECTION - ROUND 10

Backs: Jayden Laverde, Aaron Francis, Mason Redman
Half-backs: Dyson Heppell (C), Jordan Ridley, Nick Hind
Centre: Andrew McGrath, Zach Merrett, Nik Cox
Half-forwards: Archie Perkins, Harrison Jones, Will Snelling
Forwards: Alec Waterman, Cale Hooker, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
Followers: Andrew Phillips, Darcy Parish, David Zaharakis
Interchange: James Stewart, Matt Guelfi, Kyle Langford, Peter Wright
Emergencies: Ned Cahill, Brayden Ham, Patrick Ambrose, Nick Bryan

In: Cox, Waterman

Out: Smith (hamstring), Ham (omitted)

Last week's sub: Cox (replaced Smith)

Milestone: Phillips - 50 AFL games