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Conor McKenna

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Dashing defender who after putting together a career-best season in 2019 to lead the league for total running bounces (79), struggled for continuity in 2020. The Irishman made no secret of his homesickness during his six seasons at Essendon, making the difficult decision at the end of the 2020 season to retire from the AFL and return home.

Player sponsors: Norma McDonough, Jeanette & David Crocker

Awards: 2018 AFLPA 22under22 team

Conor McKenna

Dashing defender who after putting together a career-best season in 2019 to lead the league for total running bounces (79), struggled for continuity in 2020. The Irishman made no secret of his homesickness during his six seasons at Essendon, making the difficult decision at the end of the 2020 season to retire from the AFL and return home.

Player sponsors: Norma McDonough, Jeanette & David Crocker

Awards: 2018 AFLPA 22under22 team

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AFLPA 22under22 team
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Latest Player Videos

  • 04:35

    'It's difficult to say goodbye': McKenna's parting words

    Conor McKenna opens up after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.

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  • 01:01

    Rd 10 | Crafty Conor's foward cameo

    See Conor McKenna's crafty work as a forward against the Giants in round ten.

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  • 00:38

    Rd 8 | McKenna magic

    Conor McKenna dazzles everyone after an amazing dash through the middle featuring a Gaelic kick to himself.

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  • 01:14

    Catch-up with Conor

    Fresh out of quarantine, defender Conor McKenna chats to Dons Digital at the NEC Hangar.

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  • 07:27

    BTV: Media Conference | Fantasia - August 29

    Orazio Fantasia spoke to the media at The Hangar this afternoon.

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  • 02:21

    BTV: From Every Angle | Walla's sealer

    We take a look at the many different perspectives of Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's match-winning goal against the Kangaroos in round 17.

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  • 00:32

    Rd 17 | McKenna tackles and bombs it from 50

    Conor McKenna runs down his opponent, before playing on and kicking a sweet goal from 50 metres.

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  • 01:59

    Rd 15 | McKenna post-game on 7

    Conor McKenna spoke to Bruce McAvaney and Jobe Watson in the rooms after our round 15 win over the Giants. Courtesy of Channel 7.

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  • 02:33

    BTV: Rd 13 | McKenna post-game

    We spoke to defender Conor McKenna after our round 13 win over Hawthorn.

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  • 00:20

    Rd 13 | McKenna reverts back to his Gaelic days

    Conor Mckenna kicks the ball to himself instead of bouncing.

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Latest Player News

  1. McKenna says goodbye

    Conor McKenna has called time on his AFL career, effective immediately.

  2. Injury update: Rd 7

    All the latest injury news, including minor setbacks for Conor McKenna and Joe Daniher.

  3. Bombers weigh up risk of McKenna return

    Essendon is mindful of Conor McKenna's interrupted preparation as it decides on its side to face Collingwood.

  4. McKenna serves sanction

    Conor McKenna has served a one-week sanction and is free to play this week.

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