NATHAN Lovett-Murray has been cleared to take part in Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round celebrations despite his doping suspension.

Lovett-Murray is one of 34 past and present Bombers players currently suspended for taking banned peptide thymosin beta-4. The guilty verdicts are currently being appealed to Switzerland's highest court.

AFL.com.au understands Essendon sought permission for Lovett-Murray to take part in the cultural events surrounding this weekend's round, which has been named after his great-grandfather.

This is expected to include taking part in events on the MCG arena.

"The AFL sought ASADA's advice regarding Mr Lovett-Murray's participation in the MCG Wurundjeri Cultural Event at the Dreamtime Game," an ASADA spokesperson told AFL.com.au. 

"Given the detail of the circumstances provided by the AFL, ASADA did not object to his participation in the cultural ceremony."

Lovett-Murray retired at the end of season 2013, having played 145 games for the Bombers.

Under terms of their suspension, the players are permitted to attend games but are blocked from entering the field of play or change rooms.

Sir Doug played 54 games for Fitzroy in the 1930s and later became governor of South Australia.

He led the campaign for indigenous Australians to be counted in the population, culminating in the 'yes' vote winning a 1967 referendum on the issue.

Essendon plays Richmond at the MCG on Saturday night in the Dreamtime at the 'G game, which has become the centrepiece of the League's annual round celebrating indigenous Australia's contribution to the code.