Essendon has announced its VFL team for the round 12 clash with Box Hill.

As part of the first double-header with the VFL Women’s side, the Bombers will take the field from 2.10pm on Sunday at Box Hill City Oval with the match to be broadcast live on Channel 7.

Following the round 11 bye, Essendon sits in third place on the ladder with six wins from nine matches.

The final team will be announced before the bounce.

TEAM:
B – Francis, Hartley, Ridley
HB – Zerk-Thatcher, Ambrose, McNiece
C – Mutch, Hocking, Colyer
HF – Long, Laverde, J. Merrett
F – Younan, Stewart, Draper
R – Leuenberger, Clarke, Hind
I/C – Lavender, Sibbald, Mynott, Houlahan, Berry, Sheahan, Boyse, A. Heppell
23P – Lazzaro