Essendon has confirmed its round 16 side to take on Collingwood at Windy Hill.
The Bombers will be out to break a three-game losing streak that has seen them slip from a top four place to fifth position.
Nick Dixon has been named on the extended bench for his first match since round eight, while Aaron Francis is set to return to the VFL side after travelling with the AFL team to Gold Coast last Saturday.
Saturday’s clash will be the second meet between Essendon and Collingwood this year. In round three a top-heavy Magpies outfit beat the Bombers by 32 points at Victoria Park.
Essendon will play Collingwood at Windy Hill from 11am on Saturday. The final team will be confirmed prior to the first bounce.
FINAL TEAM:
B – Hind, Hartley, Berry
HB – Francis, Ridley, Mynott
C – Long, Hocking, Mutch
HF – J. Merrett, Stewart, Laverde
F – Green, Leuenberger, Lavender
R – Draper, Clarke, A. Heppell
I/C – Lazzaro, Ottavi, Younan, McQueen, Huntly, Collins, Simpson, Dixon
23P – Harrison
