Early look at Essendon’s 2026 contract decisions. We break down every uncontracted Bomber into four categories: safe, borderline, and in trouble.

With picks 5, 6, 21, 27 & 30, Essendon can add serious talent at the 2025 National Draft. Rick Edwards joins Don The Stat to break down top targets, NGA prospects Adam Sweid & Hussein El-Achkar, and draft-night smokeys.

Essendon stood firm as Hawthorn chased Zach Merrett. Here’s why rejecting the Hawks’ “unprecedented” trade offer was the right move for the Bombers.

The next few weeks of the Trade period are going to be dominated with talk of Zach Merrett, how hard he is pushing for a trade.

Stay up to date with Essendon’s 2026 list changes. Follow live updates on contracts, trades, delistings, free agency, and draft news throughout the off-season."

Setting the noise aside, 2025 has highlighted some clear gaps in Essendon's list. Rather than looking at positions in isolation, we’ve ranked the archetypes Essendon should be targeting.

Essendon’s Mid-Season Draft strategy was driven partly through necessity, given the 2025 Injury Crisis, but also an aggressive play to...

With Vigo Visentini joining the Essendon Rookie List, Essendon has a full list of 38 Primary Listed players and 4 Rookie Listed players.