Essendon has made one change to its line-up for the match against West Coast on Thursday night.

Matt Dea, a late withdrawal against GWS ten days ago, returns to the side after overcoming a groin complaint.

Patrick Ambrose will miss the game after being unable to overcome a back problem.

James Gwilt has been selected for his 150th AFL game, while Jackson Merrett will play his 50th match.

West Coast v Essendon

Domain Stadium

Round 15

Thursday June 30, 6:10pm AWST

In: Matt Dea

Out: Patrick Ambrose (back)

The Team

B: Gwilt Hartley Ashby

HB: Goddard Dea Kelly

C: Dempsey Zaharakis Gleeson

HF: Cooney Daniher Fantasia

F: Stokes Brown McDonald-Tipungwuti

R: Leuenberger Bird Z.Merrett

I: Hams J.Merrett Parish Jamar

E: McKernan Polkinghorne Michael

Essendon will allow Channel 7 to capture a number of inner sanctum moments throughout the match

Coach John Worsfold will wear a microphone for the entire first quarter. His half time speech will also be broadcast.

Line Coach Hayden Skipworth will be wired for sound as he addresses the players at quarter time and key midfielder David Zaharakis will speak to the commentary team in the lead-up to the game.

Channel 7 Broadcast times:

Thurday June 30

Melbourne – Channel 7 and 70 8pm LIVE

Adelaide – Channel 7 and 70 7:30pm LIVE

Perth – 7mate and 70 6pm LIVE

Sydney – 7mate and 70 8pm LIVE

Brisbane – 7mate and 70 8pm LIVE

The VFL side’s clash against Port Melbourne will also be broadcast live throughout Victoria on Channel 7 this weekend.

Fresh from the comeback win against Werribee, make sure you tune in to catch the next chapter in this exciting, young group’s development.

VFL Broadcast time:

Saturday July 2

Melbourne – Channel 7 2pm LIVE