Essendon has made three changes to its side to face Sydney at the MCG on Sunday.

Talls Nick Bryan and Harry Jones are back for the Bombers, with winger Angus Clarke also returning after missing a week under concussion protocols.

Sam Durham is out due to general soreness, while small forward Hussien El Achkar has been managed. Zak Johnson has been omitted this week.

Sunday's Community Game gets up and running from 4:40pm AEST in the twilight timeslot.