A toe injury has forced Sam Weideman to withdraw from Essendon's AFL clash with Gold Coast. -AAP Image
Essendon have lost Sam Weideman to a toe injury in a late blow ahead of their AFL clash with Gold Coast.
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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.
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