Essendon defender, Jordan Ridley, will see a specialist this morning after suffering an ankle injury at training last week.

High Performance Manager, Justin Crow, said the Club is positive he will be available for selection round one.

“Jordan hurt his ankle at training in a tackle, he will see a specialist today and we are optimistic that he will be available certainly for round one and possibly JLT,” Crow said.

The specialist will determine whether the 19 year old will need to undergo surgery later today.