ESSENDON has dropped Brent Stanton for veteran James Kelly.
Kelly returns to the Bombers' line-up after missing last week's loss to GWS with groin soreness.
Craig Bird, Stanton and Kyle Langford are emergencies for the Dons.
It follows Port Adelaide confirming Chad Wingard would return from a calf strain in place of the omitted Aaron Young.
Port Adelaide plays Essendon at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 10 June at 7.25pm AEST.
Essendon Round 12 team v Port Adelaide
FB: Gleeson, Hurley, Baguley
HB: Goddard, Hartley, McGrath
C: McKenna, Merrett, Colyer
HF: Stewart, Hooker, Fantasia
FF: Heppell, Daniher, Meyers
Foll: Bellchambers, Watson, Zaharakis
Interchange: Howlett, McDonald-Tipungwuti, Kelly, Green
