Brendon Goddard continued to show why he’s one of the most versatile players in the competition throughout 2017.

The former Essendon Captain excelled at various points in the season as a clearance winning inside midfielder, a wingman and a rebounding defender.

Goddard played every game this season and was one of the Bombers most consistent contributors.

He collected at least 21 disposals in every match and recorded 30 or more in six games.

The 32 year old was ranked in the top three at the Club for average disposals (26.7), handballs (13.2), uncontested possessions (19.2), effective disposals (21.7) and score involvements (6.9).

Goddard won the Crichton Medal in 2013 and played his 300^th AFL match in round 11 this season against GWS.

He also played his 100^th match for the Bombers against his former Club St Kilda in round 17.

“He has made a magnificent contribution on the field to the Club and his leadership last year (2016) was awesome,” Essendon Coach John Worsfold said.

“He was a big part of us having a lot of what we would class as 'success' in the season in terms of preparing for this year. 

“It’s a credit to him and I’ve really enjoyed working alongside him.”