Essendon has named a strong VFL line-up for its elimination final against Carlton this Sunday afternoon at TEAC Oval, Port Melbourne. The Bombers lost Justin Blumfield, Mark Bolton and Michael Long to the senior side but have welcomed back Rob Forster-Knight and Damien Peverill from injury. Forster-Knight, who missed last weekend's match because of a groin injury, has been named on the half back line while Peverill has been named on the ball. Dean Wallis has been named at centre half forward. The Bombers have played carlton twice this season and scored two narrow wins.

Backs: McAlister Lalich Hall
Half Backs: D. Johnson Robran Forster-Knight
Centres: Switala Bullen McGrath
Half Forwards: Mahoney Wallis Davies
Forwards: Bannister Richards Davis
Rucks: Hille Peverill Denham
Bench: Hawkins Goddard Cranage Hunt Kenny Podsiadly Goldsworthy Dukes

The match starts at 2.15pm.