Essendon has named two debutants among four changes for its round three VFLW clash with NT Thunder.

After their first two matches were played at Windy Hill, the Bombers will travel for the first time when they get on the plane to play at TIO Stadium in Darwin this Saturday afternoon.

Natalie MacDonald and Aysha Ward have been named on the bench for their first matches in the red and black, while tough defender Jenna Barker makes her return to the side in the back pocket after missing the round two loss to Melbourne Uni with concussion.

The match will be streamed live on the Thunder’s YouTube channel from 4.30pm (AEST) on Saturday. CLICK HERE to watch the clash.

FINAL TEAM:
B – Barker, Morecroft, Madden
HB – Morcom, Hicks, Neaves
C – Ugle, Williams, Collier
HF – Quigley, Heil, Ponter
F – Moreau, Nalder, Hardy
R – Kearney, Bullas, Anwyl
I/C – Malliaras, MacDonald, Ward, Trend
23P – Caruso
Emergencies – Portlock, Golds, McFadyen, Waldie