Essendon's returning stars dominated the headlines this week.

The ten Bombers joined thier younger teammates on the track as pre-season officially got underway.

Cale Hooker says the hunger and excitement is clear to see, Mark Harvey noticed the impact of the returning players straight away and John Worsfold spoke about how he thinks the players will settle back into the AFL routine.

Shaun McKernan is among those in training at the moment, but he looks set to be on the Rookie List for 2017.

Jobe Watson's class and integrity shone through as he decided to hand back his 2012 Brownlow Medal.

Here is how the Club, the Players' Association and his teammates reacted.

The Bombers could look to bolster their list with the signing of some delisted free agents.

Essendon favourite son Neale Daniher picked up a significant award for his remarkable work to find a cure for MND.

Some exciting new partners announced they're part of the Comeback Story.  A warm welcome to ISC, SKINS and New Era.

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Here are the times you can catch the team on the track and don't forget the Twilight Open Training session on November 22.

Stay tuned to the website this week to hear from the returning players and for a special Essendon Draft preview.