Essendon utility Courtenay Dempsey (pictured) is hoping his troublesome hamstring will have recovered in time to take his place in the Bombers side for Saturday nights “Dreamtime at the G” clash with Richmond.

Dempsey didn’t play in the Bombers loss to St Kilda on Sunday and the club could really use his pace and tackling against the Tigers.

Kalkadoon man Dempsey says there’s no more important game than Saturday nights match and he’ll be working hard to win his spot in the Bombers side.