The unbeaten Bombers, who scored a brilliant win over Fremantle at Patersons Stadium last weekend, were forced to leave out suspended duo Patrick Ryder and Nick Kommer and injured veteran Dustin Fletcher (groin).
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They have dropped Travis Colyer and Elliott Kavanagh.
But Michael Hurley, who suffered a wrist injury against Freo last Friday, has been named in their side.
Ryder's three-week ban has opened the door for Hille, who joins Winderlich, Tayte Pears, Mark Baguley and Jackson Merrett on Essendon's ins list.
St Kilda has brought Tom Simpkin and Arryn Siposs into its team.
Simpkin will play his first game for the season, while Siposs is back after being a late withdrawal last weekend.
Jack Newnes is out after suffering a broken jaw, while veteran defender Jason has been omitted.
The Sydney Swans have made two changes for Friday night's much-anticipated match against Geelong at the SCG.
Small forward Mitch Morton is back after booting 11 goals in the NEAFL last weekend, while youngster Dane Rampe has also earned a recall.
Craig Bird and Andrejs Everitt, who sunk Geelong with a last-minute goal when the teams last clashed in Sydney, have been dropped.
The Cats have regained defender Jared Rivers and have promoted George Horlin-Smith after some impressive performances in the VFL.
They have lost Travis Varcoe (shoulder surgery) for the next three months and have dropped Jordan Murdoch.
James Kelly will be sidelined for another week by his Achilles problem.
Geelong had hinted that it might rest ruckman Mark Blicavs, but he is in the team.
Hawthorn has made just one change for its clash with Fremantle at Aurora Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Michael Osborne is in for his first game of the season. He replaces NAB AFL Rising Star nominee Jed Anderson, who has hamstring soreness.
Freo has brought in Lachie Neale to replace skipper Matthew Pavlich, who is out for six weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery.
In a statement of confidence, Richmond has made no change for its blockbuster clash with Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
The Magpies have made two changes, with Josh Thomas and Paul Seedsman replacing Ben Johnson (calf) and Jack Frost (omitted).
Mitch Brown (omitted) and Andrew Embley (foot) are out of West Coast's team to play Carlton at Patersons Stadium on Saturday night.
They have been replaced by Eric Mackenzie and Bradd Dalziell.
Carlton dropped father-son recruit Dylan Buckley after just one game. Marcus Davies (hamstring) and Matthew Kreuzer (thumb) have been sidelined by injuries.
With Kreuzer out, Robert Warnock gets another chance in the ruck. Fringe players Ed Curnow and Simon White have also been recalled.
Gold Coast has brought back Tom Murphy and Dion Prestia for its clash with Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.
The Suns have dropped Luke Russell and Jackson Allen.
Dominic Cassisi and Robbie Gray are in for the Power. Kane Mitchell, who has gone back onto the club's rookie list, has been omitted, while Paul Stewart has been sidelined by a knee injury.
Jack Watts is among the three players Melbourne has added to its squad for Sunday's intriguing battle with Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.
Watts didn't play at any level last weekend.
The Giants have made a host of changes, with Setanta O'hAilpin and Rhys Palmer among eight ins.
Jon Patton (knee) and Dean Brogan (suspension) are their key outs.
Vince is the headline change at Adelaide ahead of the Crows' clash with the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Adelaide captain Nathan Van Berlo (knee) is also out.
Promoted rookie Rory Laird is a chance to make his debut after being included on the Crows' extended bench.
Along with regaining Boyd, the Dogs have named top-10 draftees Jackson Macrae and Jake Stringer in their 25-man squad.
Macrae has been named on the wing, while Stringer is on the extended bench.
The Bulldogs have lost Robert Murphy (calf), Shaun Higgins (foot), Easton Wood (hamstring) and Tory Dickson (ankle) to injuries.
North Melbourne has named Majak Daw in the ruck for his AFL debut against the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.
The Kangaroos also bringing in four others, including Liam Anthony and Levi Greenwood.
Robbie Tarrant (leg) and Kieran Harper (omitted) are out of their team.
The Lions have lost Jared Polec to a foot injury and have dropped Elliott Yeo.
Potential debutant Sam Docherty has been named on a half-back flank, while another youngster yet to play a game, Marco Paparone, is on their extended bench.
They have dropped Travis Colyer and Elliott Kavanagh.
But Michael Hurley, who suffered a wrist injury against Freo last Friday, has been named in their side.
Ryder's three-week ban has opened the door for Hille, who joins Winderlich, Tayte Pears, Mark Baguley and Jackson Merrett on Essendon's ins list.
St Kilda has brought Tom Simpkin and Arryn Siposs into its team.
Simpkin will play his first game for the season, while Siposs is back after being a late withdrawal last weekend.
Jack Newnes is out after suffering a broken jaw, while veteran defender Jason has been omitted.
The Sydney Swans have made two changes for Friday night's much-anticipated match against Geelong at the SCG.
Small forward Mitch Morton is back after booting 11 goals in the NEAFL last weekend, while youngster Dane Rampe has also earned a recall.
Craig Bird and Andrejs Everitt, who sunk Geelong with a last-minute goal when the teams last clashed in Sydney, have been dropped.
The Cats have regained defender Jared Rivers and have promoted George Horlin-Smith after some impressive performances in the VFL.
They have lost Travis Varcoe (shoulder surgery) for the next three months and have dropped Jordan Murdoch.
James Kelly will be sidelined for another week by his Achilles problem.
Geelong had hinted that it might rest ruckman Mark Blicavs, but he is in the team.
Hawthorn has made just one change for its clash with Fremantle at Aurora Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Michael Osborne is in for his first game of the season. He replaces NAB AFL Rising Star nominee Jed Anderson, who has hamstring soreness.
Freo has brought in Lachie Neale to replace skipper Matthew Pavlich, who is out for six weeks after undergoing Achilles surgery.
In a statement of confidence, Richmond has made no change for its blockbuster clash with Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
The Magpies have made two changes, with Josh Thomas and Paul Seedsman replacing Ben Johnson (calf) and Jack Frost (omitted).
Mitch Brown (omitted) and Andrew Embley (foot) are out of West Coast's team to play Carlton at Patersons Stadium on Saturday night.
They have been replaced by Eric Mackenzie and Bradd Dalziell.
Carlton dropped father-son recruit Dylan Buckley after just one game. Marcus Davies (hamstring) and Matthew Kreuzer (thumb) have been sidelined by injuries.
With Kreuzer out, Robert Warnock gets another chance in the ruck. Fringe players Ed Curnow and Simon White have also been recalled.
Gold Coast has brought back Tom Murphy and Dion Prestia for its clash with Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.
The Suns have dropped Luke Russell and Jackson Allen.
Dominic Cassisi and Robbie Gray are in for the Power. Kane Mitchell, who has gone back onto the club's rookie list, has been omitted, while Paul Stewart has been sidelined by a knee injury.
Jack Watts is among the three players Melbourne has added to its squad for Sunday's intriguing battle with Greater Western Sydney at the MCG.
Watts didn't play at any level last weekend.
The Giants have made a host of changes, with Setanta O'hAilpin and Rhys Palmer among eight ins.
Jon Patton (knee) and Dean Brogan (suspension) are their key outs.
Vince is the headline change at Adelaide ahead of the Crows' clash with the Western Bulldogs on Sunday.
Adelaide captain Nathan Van Berlo (knee) is also out.
Promoted rookie Rory Laird is a chance to make his debut after being included on the Crows' extended bench.
Along with regaining Boyd, the Dogs have named top-10 draftees Jackson Macrae and Jake Stringer in their 25-man squad.
Macrae has been named on the wing, while Stringer is on the extended bench.
The Bulldogs have lost Robert Murphy (calf), Shaun Higgins (foot), Easton Wood (hamstring) and Tory Dickson (ankle) to injuries.
North Melbourne has named Majak Daw in the ruck for his AFL debut against the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.
The Kangaroos also bringing in four others, including Liam Anthony and Levi Greenwood.
Robbie Tarrant (leg) and Kieran Harper (omitted) are out of their team.
The Lions have lost Jared Polec to a foot injury and have dropped Elliott Yeo.
Potential debutant Sam Docherty has been named on a half-back flank, while another youngster yet to play a game, Marco Paparone, is on their extended bench.
