St Kilda's Round 8 extended team list has been announced ahead of Sunday afternoon's Twilight match against Essendon at Etihad Stadium at 4.40pm.

Steven King is out of the side (hamstring injury) and D.Armitage, R.Eddy, N.Heyne, B.McEvoy and R.Stanley have been named on the extended interchange.

Backs: James Gwilt / Zac Dawson / Sam Gilbert
Half backs: Baker / Sam Fisher / Jason Blake
Centreline: Clint Jones / Nick Dal Santo / Farren Ray
Half forwards: Andrew McQualter / Brendon Goddard / Adam Schneider
Forwards: Jason Gram / Justin Koschitzke / Stephen Milne
Followers: Michael Gardiner / Lenny Hayes / Leigh Montagna
Interchange From: David Armitage / Raphael Clarke / Robert Eddy
Jarryn Geary / Nick Heyne / Ben McEvoy / Rhys Stanley