Essendon has made two changes to the side for the Elimination Final against Sydney on Saturday.

Michael Hurley and Orazio Fantasia return after overcoming injury, while Heath Hocking and Jayden Laverde miss out.

Cale Hooker failed to overcome bone bruising, but is a strong chance to return should the Bombers progress.

Elimination Final

Sydney vs Essendon

Saturday September 9

SCG

4:20pm

In: Michael Hurley, Orazio Fantasia

Out: Heath Hocking, Jayden Laverde

Milestones: David Myers (100 games)

B: James Kelly, Michael Hartley, Mark Baguley

HB: Andrew McGrath, Patrick Ambrose, Conor McKenna

C: Jobe Watson, Darcy Parish, Brendon Goddard

HF: Zach Merrett, James Stewart, Martin Gleeson

F: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Joe Daniher, Josh Begley

R: Tom Bellchambers, David Zaharakis, Dyson Heppell

I: Orazio Fantasia, Michael Hurley, David Myers, Travis Colyer

E: Jayden Laverde, Heath Hocking, Shaun McKernan