Essendon has locked in its side to take on Gold Coast this Saturday, with just one change off the back of an eight-goal win over the Demons.

Lively winger Saad El-Hawli will come into the Dons' starting 23, with reliable defender Jaxon Prior managed this week.

This weekend marks a second road trip in a row for the travelling Bombers following Gather Round.

Saturday's clash gets underway from People First Stadium at 1:15pm AEST.