Essendon VFL has named an extended squad for its round eight clash against Footscray on Friday night at VU Whitten Oval.

Wilson Berry is set to debut as the 23rd man, the 19 year old will play half back and wing roles for the Dons.

Key forward Alex Boyse will return after being rested last week. He will be a handy inclusion in front of goals, currently placed fourth in the running for the Frosty Miller Medal with 16 goals.

Essendon vs Footscray

Friday June 9

VU Whitten Oval

7.00pm 

B    49. M Dea   14. J Ridley   20. J Merrett

HB  39. H Hocking   50. J Ferry   41. B McNiece

C    19. K Mutch   30. k Langford   34. J Long

HF  16. J Begley   10. A Francis   27. M Redman

F    51. A Boyse   44. S McKernan  38. S Draper

R    22. M Leuenberger   37. D Clarke   5. B Stanton

Int  62. M Luxford   54. N O'Brien   70. A Carr

      55. D Younan   59. A Heppell   25. A Morgan

      63. M Darby   57. N Hind

23P 61. W Berry