Essendon will field a near full strength team for Friday's practice match against Richmond at Punt Road Oval.

David Myers and Jake Melksham are set for their first senior game of the pre-season.

Rookie listed Bomber Patrick Ambrose has been named in the squad putting him in contention for his first senior appearance.

See the full squad below.

3. Paul Chapman

4. Jobe Watson

5. Brent Stanton

6. Joe Daniher

7. Leroy Jetta

9. Brendon Goddard

10. Nick O'Brien

11. David Zaharakis

12. Mark Baguley

14. Jason Ashby

16. Tayte Pears

17. Jake Melksham

20. Jackson Merrett

21. Dyson Heppell

22 Jake Carlisle

23. David Myers

26. Cale Hooker

27. Zach Merrett

28. Elliott Kavanagh

30. Paddy Ryder

31. Dustin Fletcher

34. Kyle Hardingham

35. Martin Gleeson

39. Heath Hocking

40. Ben Howlett

44. Fraser Thurlow

47. Paddy Ambrose

A reminder the match will be streamed live on essendonfc.com.au from 1pm on Friday afternoon.