All the news from the Bombers this week.
Tsatas called to the stage
Top-five draft pick Elijah Tsatas will make his AFL debut for the Bombers in their clash with West Coast at Marvel Stadium this Saturday.
Tsatas has pieced together a clean run of VFL form since overcoming a meniscus injury from the pre-season and is now ready to ply his trade at the top level for the first time.
Merrett goes One on One
Essendon Captain Zach Merrett joined Andrew McGrath on this week’s full episode of One on One.
Merrett discusses his growth into an elite midfielder, the path to becoming a leader, and the potential of the Dons going forward.
Dons celebrate diversity, inclusion with Purple Bombers
Round 21 will serve as Essendon’s annual clash of celebration for the Purple Bombers, our official diversity and inclusion supporter group.
The club this week hosted a Pride Panel for all players, coaches, and staff members to promote further education and awareness around inclusion and creating a safe space through football.
Injury update: Draper, Stringer, Shiel ‘week-by-week’
Essendon trio Sam Draper, Dylan Shiel, and Jake Stringer will not be given timeframes on a playing return, rather taken on a ‘week-by-week’ basis.
All three players, as well as defender Jordan Ridley, have the intention of returning to play in 2023.
Defender Massimo D’Ambrosio will be ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury in the VFL loss to the Swans.
Midfielder Will Setterfield will make his playing return through the VFL on Saturday when the Dons travel north to face Southport, overcoming the foot injury that had seen him sidelined since round nine.
Langford takes home Liberty Player of the Month
Dons forward Kyle Langford was rewarded for his stellar form in the month of July, securing Liberty Player of the Month honours.
His freethinking play up forward has caused headaches for opponents all year, now sitting 10th in the Coleman Medal race.
