Mal Michael is the overwhelming popular choice at full back, releasing the ever-reliable Dustin Fletcher to centre-half back. While at the other end of the ground 97% of supporters believe Matthew Lloyd will fit back in perfectly at full forward after missing last season.

David Hille polled remarkably highly, securing the first ruck position as Jason Laycock was named on the bench, and Patrick Ryder missed out on selection.

New recruit Alwyn Davey also makes the team as the only first year player in the side.

Senior players who are not in the side include Damien Peverill, Mark Bolton, Chris Heffernan and Kepler Bradley.

The Essendon side as selected by our supporters:

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