Cale Hooker and Darcy Parish will return from injury when Essendon take on Brisbane at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

Josh Begley is a chance to make his AFL debut after he was named in the 25-man squad.

Matthew Leuenberger was also named on the extended bench with Shaun McKernan the only omission confirmed at this stage.

Hooker missed last week with a finger injury, while Parish returns from a calf injury.

The final 22 will be announced at 5pm on Friday.

Kids will be admitted free of charge for Sunday’s game, there will be a special lego play zone and there will be kick to kick on the field after the match.

Round 15

Essendon vs Brisbane

Sunday July 2

Etihad Stadium

1:10pm

In: Matthew Leuenberger, Cale Hooker, Darcy Parish, Josh Begley

Out: Shaun McKernan

New: Josh Begley (Eastern Ranges)

B: Mark Baguley, Michael Hartley, Andrew McGrath

HB: Darcy Parish, Michael Hurley, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti

C: David Zaharakis, Dyson Heppell, James Kelly

HF: Orazio Fantasia, Cale Hooker, Brendon Goddard

F: James Stewart, Joe Daniher, Josh Green

R: Tom Bellchambers, Jobe Watson, Travis Colyer

I: Zach Merrett, Martin Gleeson, Josh Begley, Matthew Leuenberger, Kyle Langford, Ben Howlett, Conor McKenna