Key position prospect Jay Neagle will be called upon to fill the void left by Scott Lucas in Essendon’s forward line this week as the veteran returns to the VFL to find form.
Emerging ruckman Tom Bellchambers will come into the line-up for his first senior appearance of the year (fourth AFL game overall) while promising midfielder Bachar Houli plays his second game in 2009 following consistent performances in the VFL.
The pair will replace the injured Dustin Fletcher (leg) and Leroy Jetta (knee).