Essendon selectors have sprung a surprise on the eve of the Bombers' cut-throat semi-final with Port Adelaide by naming star forward Mark Mercuri. Mercuri has not played since injuring his groin against Melbourne in Round 13. But he has completed most training this week and the Bombers will take him to Adelaide. Essendon also named full forward Matthew Lloyd for the match and skipper James Hird. Sam Hunt was omitted as was Dustin Fletcher pending the outcome of his appeal against a two-match suspension.