ESSENDON and West Coast have been dealt blows in the lead-up to their clash at Telstra Dome with Andrew Lovett and Daniel Kerr late withdrawals.

Lovett is believed to be suffering tightness in his hamstring while Kerr’s injury is unknown.

West Coast’s once much-vaunted midfield is looking a shadow of its former self, with Michael Braun and Chad Fletcher also sitting out tonight.

Jarrod Atkinson will be taking Lovett’s place for his second AFL game while Kerr’s replacement is Jamie McNamara.