The Saints have made three changes after a tight one-point win over the Gold Coast Suns.

Full-back Nathan Brown will come straight back into the side having served the last of his three-week suspension for a bump on Essendon’s Adam Saad last August.

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The 30-year-old was a standout during the pre-season, and his experience will be a welcome addition to a young back six.

Young ruckman Rowan Marshall also gets the call-up this weekend following some strong form in the JLT Community Series.

The 201cm big man added 12 senior games to his tally last year and will look to use his impressive athleticism to out-manoeuvre Bomber Tom Bellchambers.

Utility Blake Acres rounds out the ins on the back of a best-on-ground performance for Sandringham in a practice match.

The 23-year-old endured an injury-interrupted 2018, but his early selection could be the impetus for a big year ahead.

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Lewis Pierce, Ben Long and Darragh Joyce are the unlucky omissions.

Essendon will host St Kilda at Marvel Stadium this Saturday 30 March at 4.35pm.