Essendon has made one change to the side ahead of the fierce clash with rivals Collingwood on Saturday.

David Myers makes his senior return after a strong performance in the VFL. Kyle Langford has been omitted.

Josh Begley, Kyle Langford and Ben Howlett are the emergencies.

Round 16

Collingwood vs Essendon

Saturday, July 8

MCG

2:10pm

In: David Myers

Out: Kyle Langford

B: Mark Baguley, Michael Hartley, Andrew McGrath

HB: Brendon Goddard, Michael Hurley, James Kelly

C: Zach Merrett, Dyson Heppell, Martin Gleeson

HF: Orazio Fantasia, Cale Hooker, Darcy Parish

F: James Stewart, Joe Daniher, Josh Green

R: Tom Bellchambers, Jobe Watson, Travis Colyer

I: David Zaharakis, David Myers, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti, Conor McKenna

E: Josh Begley, Kyle Langford, Ben Howlett