Veteran defender Dustin Fletcher has been named in Essendon’s 25-man squad for Sunday’s blockbuster against Collingwood at the MCG.

Michael Hibberd has failed to prove his fitness and will miss another week with an ankle injury that saw him miss the club’s win over Port Adelaide last round.

Brendon Goddard (suspension) and Kyle Hardingham are the only two omissions from the side.

Cory Dell’Olio, Elliott Kavanagh, Nick O’Brien and Orazio Fantasia have all been named on an extended bench.

The final team will be announced at 5pm on Friday afternoon.

Click here to view the full squad to take on the Magpies.