Luke Beveridge will have to make at least two changes for Sunday's vitally important clash with Essendon at Etihad Stadium, with defender Dale Morris (broken arm) and Jack Redpath (suspension) both unavailable.

Backman Fletcher Roberts and second-year key defender Kieran Collins loom as replacements for Morris, while either Travis Cloke or Tory Dickson could fill Redpath's boots after encouraging recent form in the VFL.

Lukas Webb continues to bang down the selection door, with the midfielder amassing 30 possessions and four goals in Footscray's win over Coburg last weekend.

Veteran Matthew Boyd made a strong return from an Achilles complaint, picking up a team-high 36 disposals.