Five trade targets for every AFL club: Essendon Bombers

A Blues tall, big name free agent and out-of-favour Lion make up our wish list for the Dons.

STAFF WRITER | July 10, 2023 - 5:54pm

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At the end of the 2022 season, Essendon decided to bring in just two players through the trade period. Utility midfielder Will Setterfield was added along with tall forward Sam Weideman.

This year, they're in line for a busier player movement window, but it won't just be players coming in that sees their list reshape. With both Darcy Parish and Mason Redman possibly departing the club at the season's end through free agency, replacements could be needed.

The Bombers' success so far in 2023 wasn't predicted, with a top 10 pick seemingly out of the question thanks to their impressive start under Brad SCott. The one area that they have desperately needed is key position talent at either end of the field, and with the possible departures of their two free agents, they'll have money and compensation to spend in 2023.

After a quieter trade period in 2022 for the Bombers, expect them to make some big moves prior to the 2024 season.

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3. Tom Fullarton

Out-of-favour Brisbane key forward Tom Fullarton could be a potential pickup for the Dons. A utility-type player who can play in a multitude of positions, Fullarton could be a useful asset both up forward and potentially down in the backline as a bargain recruit.

The 200cm ex-basketballer needs a club where he can grow. Unfortunately with the talls of Joe Daniher, Eric Hipwood, Harris Andrews and Jack Gunston, getting a game in Brisbane's side seems unlikely.

He hasn't managed a senior game all season, only playing a total of 19 since 2022, however has been among the VFL's best forwards so far this year.