Weideman late withdrawal from Bombers’ clash with Suns

Shayne Hope | March 26, 2023

Essendon have lost Sam Weideman to a toe injury in a late blow ahead of their AFL clash with Gold Coast.

Former Melbourne tall Weideman, who kicked two goals on his Bombers debut in the round-one thumping of Hawthorn, was named in the initial squad for Sunday’s encounter at Marvel Stadium.

But he was a late withdrawal, replaced by Massimo D’Ambrosio in the team with Matt Guelfi coming in as the Bombers’ substitute.

Essendon are already missing leading goal-kicker Peter Wright (shoulder) in attack and overlooked Jake Stringer (hamstring) after his interrupted build-up.

Gold Coast have regained speedster Lachie Weller after 10 months out with a knee injury and Malcolm Rosas has been recalled.

Key forward Mabior Chol was among the omissions.