Both Fremantle and Essendon have been forced to make late changes for this afternoon’s clash at Subiaco Oval.

Fremantle has lost key defender Luke McPharlin who has been replaced in the line-up by Josh Head. McPharlin’s loss means the Dockers will have to shuffle its defence to cope with Matthew Lloyd and Scott Lucas.

Veteran rover Damien Peverill comes in for the Bombers to replace Jay Neagle.