Suspended Bombers Mark McVeigh, Nathan Lovett-Murray and Michael Hurley will play in the Bendigo Bombers' practice match against the Casey Scorpions at 1pm this Saturday at Casey Fields in Cranbourne.

Essendon’s general manager of football operations Paul Hamilton said that the match will be a good chance for the trio to continue their preparation for the home-and-away season.

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“It’s a really good opportunity for them to get another hit-out in a practice match,"" Hamilton said.

“The three of them have had good pre-seasons and this match will compliment that.""

Lovett-Murray and McVeigh were both suspended after the First Elimination Final against Adelaide last year. Hamilton said the practice match will help McVeigh finalise his preparations for his return to AFL next week.

“McVeigh will be aiming to play for Essendon next week against Fremantle and by playing his third pre-season game on Saturday he will be well prepare for senior action.

“For the other two players it’s about keeping up their preparation for when they are available.""

Lovett-Murray will be available to return in Round 3 after being reprimanded for rough conduct. Hurley is facing a three match, club imposed ban for an off-field incident and will be available to return to the AFL in Round 4.

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The Bendigo Bombers' playing lists has been finalised and will comprise the below players and Essendon squad members.
 

2. Wood               Sam                       07/03/1990         Spotswood
3. Scanlon            Paul                       19/10/1977         Seymour, Northern Bullants
5. Cloke                Jason                     06/05/1982         Williamstown, Collingwood
6. Liddle               Pierce                   01/10/1990         Palmerston (NT), Casey Scorpions
8. James               Michael                10/04/1984         Keilor
9. Duscher           Ben                        29/09/1987         Rochester, Bendigo Pioneers
10. Holmes          Blair                       18/05/1989         Bendigo Pioneers, Sandhurst
12. Page               Shane                   30/04/1991         Bendigo Pioneers, Kyneton
15. Collins            Brad                       28/03/1988         Rochester
16. Shinners       Trent                     19/12/1988         Frankston (VFL)
18. Redpath        Jack                        13/12/1990         Kyneton
19. Bristow          James                   29/01/1989         Gippsland Power
20. Thompson   Jacob                     20/07/1991         Calder Cannons
21. Skipworth    Hayden                25/02/1983         Essendon, Adelaide Crows
22. Flaherty        James                   05/11/1986         South Bendigo
29. Stroobants   Steven                  11/02/1989         Bendigo Pioneers, Swan Hill
30. Temel            Serhat                   12/05/1991         Calder Cannons
31. Hudson         Robbie                  20/02/1987         West Coburg
33. Gray               Ben                        02/12/1986         Williamstown CYMS
49. Ladson           Matthew             21/10/1991         Bendigo Pioneers, Kerang
50. Delahunty    Lochlan                 26/10/1990         Minyip Murtoa