Merrett Misses Demons Clash And Set For Two Months On The Sidelines

Marcus Bazzano: Mar 30, 2022

Melbourne look to maintain their undefeated run when they face the struggling Bombers at the MCG on Friday night.

Check out all the updated team information and line-ups for Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers below.

Melbourne Demons vs Essendon Bombers: When and Where?

🗓 Date: Friday April 1
⏰ Time: 7:20pm (AEST)
🏟 Stadium: MCG

Melbourne Demons Teams

*predicted teams

1. J. Hunt

2. S. May

3. J. Smith

4. A. Brayshaw

5. A. Tomlinson

6. J. Bowey

7. J. Jordon

8. C. Oliver

9. E. Langdon

10. C. Spargo

11. B. Brown

12. A. Neal-Bullen

13. B. Fritsch

14. T. McDonald

15. K. Pickett

16. M. Gawn

17. C. Petracca

18. J. Viney

19. J. Harmes

20. L. Jackson

21. T. Rivers

22. T. Sparrow

Melbourne Demons Injury Report & News

There isn’t much team news on the Demon’s front, but they could reward some VFL performers. Former Bomber Mitch Brown booted seven goals, whilst medi-sub Toby Bedford also kicked three.

Essendon Bombers Teams

*predicted teams

1. J. Stewart

2. M. Redman

3. J. Kelly

4. J. Ridley

5. A. Francis

6. A. McGrath

7. D. Heppell

8. D. Shiel

9. N. Martin

10. S. Durham

11. J. Stringer

12. A. Perkins

13. J. Laverde

14. P. Wright

15. D. Smith

16. S. Draper

17. J. Caldwell

18. D. Parish

19. T. Cutler

20. N. Hind

21. T. Wanganeen

22. M. Guelfi

Essendon Bombers Injury Update & News

Essendon will be forced to make at least two changes, with Zach Merrett and Nik Cox both suffering injuries against the Lions. Merrett’s injury is worse than first feared and requires surgery, leaving him out for two months.

Devon Smith’s position is also in jeopardy after just four disposals last week, but you can expect him to remain in the squad. Round 1 Rising Star nominee Nic Martin will return to the team, along with Dylan shiel if deemed fit. Draftee Ben Hobbs is also in the mix after a strong VFL outing.