Essendon have named their extended squad for Sunday afternoon's home clash with defender Maddison Gay and midfielder Maggie MacLachlan to miss Sunday's Pride game due to injury. 

Entering the extended squad this week after time on the injury bench is defender Alexandra Morcom. 

Also a potential inclusion for the Lions match-up is midifelder Sophie Strong. 

Sydney Swans v Essendon

Round 12

C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour • NSW