Essendon to grant David Hille, Nathan Lovett-Murray farewell senior appearances against Richmond Nathan Lovett-Murray (left) and David Hille will play farewell matches for the Bombers this weekend. ESSENDON is poised to grant farewell games to ruckman David Hille and midfielder Nathan Lovett-Murray on Saturday night. The long-serving Bombers are likely inclusions for the historic "dead" home-and-away game against Richmond at the MCG. Hille and Lovett-Murray will remain eligible to play with Essendon's VFL team if it wins Sunday's elimination final against Werribee. Hille, who has played only three AFL games this season, won a reprieve for a farewell appearance when the VFL Tribunal last night threw out a rough conduct charge against the veteran ruckman. Lions enter hunt for Crameri The 32-year-old has played 196 games since being drafted by Essendon in 1999. His last season was interrupted when he took time off in May to attend a family wedding in France. Lovett-Murray, who has played only two AFL games this year, was used as the Bombers' strategic substitute last season. Revered for his versatility to play several roles, the 30-year-old has played 144 games.