Another crucial campaign for Essendon awaits, with the proud Victorian club hoping to break back into the finals mix and hopefully end an unwanted winless drought come September.

After years of aggressive off-season planning, the Bombers had a quieter player movement period following the 2024 season as priorities were placed on draft acquisitions and the development of their incumbents.

The list at Brad Scott's disposal suggests players across every line should be in line for improved seasons in 2025, with the club home to a number of names set to reach the peak of their powers and lacking veterans past their prime.

Ahead of the new season, we've assessed Essendon's 2025 squad and selected a best 23-man side - breaking down their depth charts on all three lines of the field.

Our Best 23 for 2025 series will include players unavailable for the start of the season, only excluding players who are expected to miss most/all of the season through injury/suspension.

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4. Best 23

FB: Jordan Ridley, Ben McKay, Andrew McGrath
HB: Mason Redman, Zach Reid, Archie Roberts
C: Xavier Duursma, Darcy Parish, Nic Martin
HF: Archie Perkins, Kyle Langford, Jade Gresham
FF: Isaac Kako, Peter Wright, Nate Caddy
FO: Sam Draper, Zach Merrett, Sam Durham
I/C: Jye Caldwell, Ben Hobbs, Matt Guelfi, Nik Cox
SUB: Saad El-Hawli

Others to consider: Jayden Laverde, Jaxon Prior, Dylan Shiel, Elijah Tsatas, Todd Goldstein, Harrison Jones, Jye Menzie, Nick Bryan, Will Setterfield

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