Essendon has named an experienced squad for their Round 3 NAB Cup clash with Sydney at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.
 
Defender Jason Winderlich headlines the inclusions after he was named for his first game since he injured his knee in round 4 against Carlton last season. 
 
A number of other Bomber stars will play their first NAB Cup game for 2012 including captain Jobe Watson, veteran defender Dustin Fletcher and star forward Michael Hurley.
 
The full squad is listed below:
 
Jobe Watson
Brent Stanton
Angus Monfries
Leroy Jetta
Jason Winderlich
Mark McVeigh
David Zaharakis
Stewart Crameri
Sam Lonergan
Courtenay Dempsey
Tayte Pears
Jake Melksham
Michael Hurley
David Hille
Dyson Heppell
Jake Carlisle
David Myers
Cale Hooker
Luke Davis
Alwyn Davey
Patrick Ryder
Dustin Fletcher
Travis Colyer
Kyle Hardingham
Kyle Reimers
Heath Hocking
Ben Howlett
Michael Hibberd
Tom Bellchambers