WEST Coast has again axed Dom Sheed, with the midfielder one of three changes for the Eagles' clash with Essendon on Thursday night.

The Bombers are unchanged from the side that beat Brisbane in round 12 before their bye last round.

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Sheed was cut by the Eagles in round 11 but won a reprieve after a late change, however after gathering only 11 disposals in last week's loss to Sydney he has lost his place in the side.

Jarrod Brander, who made his debut last week against the Swans, has also been dropped, while star forward Josh Kennedy will miss with a leg injury.

Forgotten defender Will Schofield has been recalled after only two games this season, alongside midfielder Mark Hutchings and tall Fraser McInnes.

It is a huge task for the Bombers, who have lost their past seven games in Perth and haven't won in Western Australia since 2013.

Thursday, June 21

West Coast v Essendon at Optus Stadium, 6.10pm AWST

WEST COAST

In: W.Schofield, M.Hutchings, F.McInnes

Out: D.Sheed (omitted), J.Brander (omitted), J.Kennedy (leg)

ESSENDON

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