Essendon has named its team to take on the Eagles at Domain Stadium this weekend.

Captain Jobe Watson is an important inclusion, returning from a week on the sideline after suffering a minor groin strain.

Exciting player Shaun Edwards will also make his debut for the club.

Ruckman Tom Bellchambers and Courtenay Dempsey have been omitted for the trip.

IN: Jobe Watson and Shaun Edwards

OUT: Tom Bellchambers (omitted) and Courtenay Dempsey (omitted).

Position Name Name Name Backs J.Gwilt M.Hurley M.Hibberd Half Backs B.Stanton C.Hooker M.Baguley Centreline D.Heppell J.Watson J.Melksham Half Forwards T.Colyer S.Edwards J.Daniher Forwards Z.Merrett P.Ambrose A.Cooney Followers J.Carlisle E.Kavanagh B.Goddard Interchange P.Chapman M.Gleeson B.Howlett O.Fantasia Emergencies J.Merrett N.O'Brien J.Laverde

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