Three Essendon players have been named in the starting line-up for tomorrow night's second and final test against Ireland. Damien Hardwick has been named in a back pocket, Blake Caracella will play at centre half forward with Matthew Lloyd lining up in front of goals. On the bench are Jason Johnson and Adam Ramanauskas. The test is being played at Football Park in Adelaide with the game commencing at 8.15pm. The Australians need to win the match by more than six point to clinch the series on aggregate after losing the opening match at the MCG.

The full team is:

Goals: Goodwin
Backs: Hardwick Gaspar King
Half Backs: Smith Sanderson Bradley
Centres: Goodes McLeod
Half Forwards: Francou Caracella Harvey
Forwards: Ottens Lloyd Lappin
Bench: Maxfield, J. Johnson, N. Stevens, Ramanauskas, N. Lappin, Bowden, White, Chick, C. Scott, Nicks, Tredrea, S. Black

Four players will be dropped off the bench prior to the match.