Essendon has made five changes at the selection table for its away clash against Brisbane, with a fit Angus Clarke set to suit up for his first game of the 2026 season.

Young star Archie Roberts is back from a shoulder injury, while Harry Jones, Lachie Blakiston and Max Kondogiannis have each earned recalls from the VFL.

Ben McKay, Will Setterfield, Saad El-Hawli and Nik Cox have been omitted from the side.

Jordan Ridley is being managed for a week after experiencing some soreness.

The Dons take on Brisbane from 4:40pm AEST at the Gabba on Sunday.