Essendon currently holds picks 1, 20, 29, 41, 68, 77 and 95 in the National Draft.

Michael Hibberd has been traded to Melbourne along with pick 59.  In return, the Bombers received picks 29 and 68.

Former GWS forward James Stewart has joined Essendon in exchange for pick 77.

Matt Dea and James Kelly have officially joined the Club. After the season ended, the pair became delisted free agents. Dea's deal takes him through until at least the end of 2018, while Kelly signed a one year deal.

James Gwilt, Shaun Edwards, Jason Ashby, Courtenay Dempsey, Will Hams, Gach Nyuon, Nick Kommer and Tom Wallis will not be offered new contracts while Adam Cooney and Tayte Pears have retired. 

Shaun McKernan and Yestin Eades are training with the team ahead of the Rookie Draft.

The National Draft will be held on November 25.