Essendon could be bolstered by the return of midfielder Archie Perkins this weekend.

Recovering well from a hamstring strain sustained during Gather Round, the 22-year-old will be a test for Saturday night’s clash with West Coast pending how he gets through this week’s block of training.

Matt Guelfi will be another Bomber in the mix for a senior recall after impressing in last Saturday’s VFL win over Collingwood, picking up 16 touches and booting the match-winning goal in his first game back from a calf injury.

Harry Jones is also available for selection this week, cleared of any structural damage after being substituted out of the Anzac Day clash from a knock to the face.

Midfielder Will Setterfield continues to progress in his recovery from a knee injury, eyeing off a potential return to action in the next week or two.

Essendon round eight injury list

Updated Tuesday, April 30