Essendon has made three changes to its line-up for Saturday's match against Gold Coast, headlined by the return of stars Jordan Ridley and Sam Durham. 

Ridley will return to the side after sustaining a hamstring injury against North Melbourne in round eight.

Star midfielder Sam Durham is back from suspension and will bolster the side's on-ball stocks.

Todd Goldstein will also come back to the side after being rested against Fremantle.

Vigo Visentini and Matt Guelfi have been omitted from the side, while midfielder Darcy Parish will miss with a calf injury.

Zach Reid's push for selection has been halted by a hamstring strain suffered in main training on Wednesday.

He will consult a surgeon in the coming days to determine if surgery is required, and the club will provide a further update in their injury report.