Pears will be playing his second match of the 2008 season, and fourth match of his career overall.
The Crows go into the match as named.
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Jay Neagle has been replaced by Tayte Pears in Essendon's team to face Adelaide
With the final teams for Sunday's games announced, Melbourne will welcome back Jeff White and Tadhg Kennelly returns for Sydney
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