Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell is set to miss Saturday's clash with Sydney at the MCG with a foot injury, according to a report by Sam McClure on Twitter.
Big out for Essendon.
Understand Dyson Heppell will be a late out today with a foot problem.
— Sam McClure (@sam_mcclure) July 6, 2019
Heppell's replacement has not yet been named, with final teams set to be announced soon.