Essendon VFL will take on Box Hill in a practice match at the NEC Hangar from 4:30pm AEDT on Friday.
The Dons have named a strong line-up, with a mix of AFL and VFL-listed players set to suit up for a solid hit-out on the verge of the season.
Head to @EssendonVFL on X for live updates throughout the contest.
Essendon VFL squad v Box Hill (practice match)
| GUERNSEY NO. | PLAYER |
| 17 | TODD GOLDSTEIN |
| 18 | LEWIS HAYES |
| 19 | KAYLE GERREYN |
| 29 | JYE MENZIE |
| 34 | LUAMON LUAL |
| 36 | ANGUS CLARKE |
| 38 | RHYS UNWIN |
| 40 | ZAK JOHNSON |
| 41 | SAAD EL-HAWLI |
| 42 | JAYDEN NGUYEN |
| 44 | ARCHER DAY-WICKS |
| 45 | THOMAS EDWARDS |
| 50 | JACKSON HATELY |
| 53 | JACK PERIS |
| 55 | XAVIER O'NEILL |
| 56 | SHANE CLOUGH |
| 58 | JARED ECKERSLEY |
| 63 | OSKAR SMARTT |
| 64 | DOMANIC AKUEI |
| 65 | CAM NYKO |
| 68 | JORDAN BUSUTTIL |
| 69 | KIERAN GALLAGHER |
| 73 | MATTHEW FOLEY |
| 75 | TYLER SELLERS |
| 80 | SOLOMON MCKAY |