Essendon has made one change to its line-up for the match against West Coast on Thursday night.
Matt Dea, a late withdrawal against GWS ten days ago, returns to the side after overcoming a groin complaint.
Patrick Ambrose will miss the game after being unable to overcome a back problem.
James Gwilt has been selected for his 150th AFL game, while Jackson Merrett will play his 50th match.
West Coast v Essendon
Domain Stadium
Round 15
Thursday June 30, 6:10pm AWST
In: Matt Dea
Out: Patrick Ambrose (back)
The Team
B: Gwilt Hartley Ashby
HB: Goddard Dea Kelly
C: Dempsey Zaharakis Gleeson
HF: Cooney Daniher Fantasia
F: Stokes Brown McDonald-Tipungwuti
R: Leuenberger Bird Z.Merrett
I: Hams J.Merrett Parish Jamar
E: McKernan Polkinghorne Michael
Essendon will allow Channel 7 to capture a number of inner sanctum moments throughout the match
Coach John Worsfold will wear a microphone for the entire first quarter. His half time speech will also be broadcast.
Line Coach Hayden Skipworth will be wired for sound as he addresses the players at quarter time and key midfielder David Zaharakis will speak to the commentary team in the lead-up to the game.
Channel 7 Broadcast times:
Thurday June 30
Melbourne – Channel 7 and 70 8pm LIVE
Adelaide – Channel 7 and 70 7:30pm LIVE
Perth – 7mate and 70 6pm LIVE
Sydney – 7mate and 70 8pm LIVE
Brisbane – 7mate and 70 8pm LIVE
The VFL side’s clash against Port Melbourne will also be broadcast live throughout Victoria on Channel 7 this weekend.
Fresh from the comeback win against Werribee, make sure you tune in to catch the next chapter in this exciting, young group’s development.
VFL Broadcast time:
Saturday July 2
Melbourne – Channel 7 2pm LIVE
