Essendon Football Club has today announced further list changes with Cody Brand, Brayden Ham and Alec Waterman not offered contracts for 2023.

A James Hird Academy product, Brand joined the Bombers through pick No.53 in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft, playing 17 games at VFL level this year.

Ham arrived at the Bombers during the 2018 National Draft via pick No.72 and played 45 games in the red and black, including 11 this year.

Joining the club through the 2021 Supplemental Selection Period (SSP), Waterman made his debut for the Bombers in round three of that year.

The small forward played 22 games for the club, scoring a total of 27 goals.

General manager of list and recruiting Adrian Dodoro thanked the trio for their contribution to the club.

“We thank Cody, Brayden and Alec for their contribution to the club over their careers,” Dodoro said.

“These decisions are never easy but we commend the three players on their maturity and professionalism.

“We wish them all the best for their future endeavours.”