Announcement

The lineup for our Saturday night clash against North.

Essendon has named four changes to its side ahead of the 7:35PM AEDT clash against the Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium this Saturday night.

Archer Day-Wicks will play his first AFL game for 2026, with the second-year forward returning after a strong performance at VFL level against Geelong.

Jacob Farrow is making his debut, the No.10 pick in the 2026 Draft also performing well in the VFL with 31 disposals and a goal.

Saad El-Hawli and Jade Gresham round out the ins for their first senior appearances this season.

Mason Redman will miss after sustaining a meniscus tear against Port Adelaide.

Jayden Nguyen, Huss El-Achkar and Max Kondogiannis have all been omitted from the side.

Jordan Ridley and Tom Edwards will return via the VFL.