Essendon has made one late change to their side for tonight's match against Melbourne with Tayte Pears replacing Cale Hooker in the selected side.
 
General manager of football operations Paul Hamilton explains tonight's late change to Bomber TV.
 
Midfielder Sam Lonergan has been named substitute for the match.
 
Stand as One - One Team. One Dream. Click here or call 1300 GO BOMBERS to become a member and be part of the Bombers team today.