Essendon has made two changes for its round 19 Friday night clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Utility Nik Cox has been selected for his first game since round seven, 2022, coming in after six VFL games following a conservative rehabilitation return from a back injury.
The Bombers will feature a two-pronged ruck attack, with Andrew Phillips recalled after serving a week's suspension for rough conduct.
Forwards Sam Weideman (omitted) and Jye Menzie (omitted) will come out of the selected 22, while last week's sub Nick Hind has also been listed as an emergency.
Essendon round 19 team
| B | 1. McGrath | 30. Zerk-Thatcher | 15. Laverde |
| HB | 27. Redman | 14. Ridley | 29. Kelly |
| C | 37. Martin | 7. Merrett | 22. Durham |
| HF | 35. Guelfi | 4. Langford | 6. Caldwell |
| F | 11. Snelling | 20. Wright | 25. Stringer |
| FOLL | 24. Bryan | 3. Parish | 8. Hobbs |
| INT | 13. Cox | 16. Perkins | 21. Heppell |
| 34. Phillips | |||
| EMER | 19. Hind | 26. Baldwin | 33. Davey Jnr. |
| 47. Menzie |
In: Cox, Phillips
Out: Weideman (omitted), Menzie (omitted), Hind (sub)
