Essendon Football Club

Another accolade for the skip 😍

Liberty

2024 Liberty Player of the Year: Zach Merrett Skipper notches another award.

“Speaking to coaches, I knew if I could get my preparation right, the rest would come and I wouldn’t need to worry about what was ahead.”

After a challenging two seasons with injury, our No.23 found his stride in 2024 🫡

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Year in Review: Harry Jones Forward-turned-winger enjoys rejuvenated season.

Flourished in his new role.

We can't wait to see Duz's continued growth as an inside mid.

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Year in Review | Sam Durham Essendon's Sam Durham gives a detailed look into his thoughts on the season and the future development of the playing group.

“I’m definitely a big believer in periods of adversity shaping you as a player and you get the most valuable teachings from that. I’ve given myself a good blueprint for how I can play my best footy and how to get back to that."

An upfront Perko reflects on his 2024 season.

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Year in Review: Archie Perkins Midfielder opens up on 2024 challenges, learning from experiences.

“My expectations for myself have always been high. I really do want to be one of the best players on my team and I’ll never put limits on myself.”

Robbo made some first impression at AFL level 👀

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Year in Review: Archie Roberts Emerging Bomber relishes first taste of AFL action.

“I really wanted to earn that respect from the boys, to put my name out there and for them to understand that I’d put my body on the line every week."

Duurs looks back at year one in the red + black 🏹

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Year in Review: Xavier Duursma Winger reflects on first season with club.

"You can see pretty clearly what we need to get better at, and I’m just extremely hungry to get back to work already."

Captain Zach reflects on the 2024 season.

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Year in Review | Zach Merrett Essendon Captain Zach Merrett talks about season 2024 and what is motivating him as he looks towards the future.

After 168 AFL games, Jake Kelly has called time.

From the the rookie draft to a Grand Final appearance, Kelly's work-ethic and team-first attitude has been a constant.

Have yourself a career, Bull 🫶

Kelly calls time on AFL career Utility farewells AFL.

For the third time this season 💪

Liberty

Liberty Player of the Month (Rds 21-24): Zach Merrett Dons skipper secures third nomination.

Guelf has re-signed with the club for another two years, extending his tenure until the end of the 2026 season.

A late-draft success story, Guelfi has notched up 109 games and 60 goals in the red and black since being selected with pick No.76 back in 2017, with his tenacious pressure and knack for goal making him a highly rated teammate at the club.

Two more years for Guelfi Pressure forward extends until 2026.

"We expect the large majority of our playing group will be in full training right from the beginning of the pre-season program when they return in November.”

Injury news: Post-season player updates Small group of Bombers set for injury treatment.

VFL: Hately crowned Best and Fairest Industrious midfielder earns top honour.

Calders, Duz and Zach are all in the running to win the AFL Players’ Most Valuable Player Award 🌟

Zach, as per 🫡

Our skipper's in the running for a fourth All-Australian blazer.

Merrett rewarded with All-Australian squad nod Dons Captain acknowledged for standout season.

Nick Hind, Tex Wanganeen and Kaine Baldwin have not been offered playing contracts for 2025.

All the best for the future, lads 🫶

Hind, Baldwin, Wanganeen not offered playing contracts Dons announce list changes.

That’s cherry.

A fitting farewell game from Hepp 🤙

Your day, Red Dog! 🎉

"To our mad Dons faithful, I love you guys. I will miss you, but I'll be in the stands with you, so we'll get nice and rowdy in the years to come."

Hepp's final message to you 🫶

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Rd 24 | Heppell post-game Dyson Heppell gives a heartfelt chat following his last AFL match.

"We're looking to improve all areas of the game. We've got some areas we'd like to improve forward, back and midfield. It's not one specific area … it's a build for us."

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Rd 24 | Scott post-game Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 24’s match against Brisbane.

Legend.

Thank you, Dons fans. Your unwavering support means everything ❤️🖤

Played until the final siren.

That's a wrap on '24.

Half-time at The Gabba.

Special 🫶

Full shakas for a full blown LEGEND 🤙

Hepp 😊

Gameday birthday for Gresh 🎂

Illustrious company.

Hepp will tie with James Hird for equal 14th all-time games ❤️🖤

Let’s do it for Hepp 🤙

Brisbane business 🧳