Essendon has named its side to take on Richmond at the MCG on Saturday night.

Small forward Oskar Smartt has been named to make his AFL debut under the bright lights, joined by experienced defender Mason Redman in his return from a hamstring injury.

Elijah Tsatas has also been recalled for his first senior game since round 12, after piecing together solid form at VFL level over the last month.

The Bombers will be without Jye Caldwell for the next 6-8 weeks with a syndesmosis injury, while Jade Gresham and Archie Perkins have been omitted from the side this week.

Saturday's clash gets up and running from 7:35pm AEST.

Essendon v Western Bulldogs

Round 20 Fri 25 Jul 2025, 9:20 AM

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne • VIC


Last Updated 2:35 am Sunday, July 27, 2025