Essendon has named its VFLW side to take on Collingwood in their semi final clash.

For the first time this season, the Dons will go in unchanged as they look to secure a second consecutive grand final appearance.

The winner of this match will automatically advance to the big dance, with a preliminary final berth awaiting the losers.

The Bombers and Pies will lock horns at Victoria Park this Saturday, July 15, kicking off at 1pm.

Essendon semi final VFLW team

B B. Clarke (45) M. Ford (42)  
HB M. Pearson (64) S. Molan (73) Z. Hurrell (53)
C K. Heil (78) R. Sutton (72) C. Ugle (41)
HF T. Davidge (77) M. Ryan (76) O. Manfre (43)
F M. Wilson (66) M. Clifford (47)  
R J. Morrow (60) E. Chaston (61) G. Dicker (44)
INT M. Gray (48) M. Huta (56) C. Prpic (58)
  S. Orritt (68) J. Richardson (52)  
       
EMG L. Spargo (51) K. Russell (50) L. Bateman (63)
E. Cornish (55)