Joe Daniher heads into his fourth season with a noticeably bigger frame, having added four kilograms over the pre-season. The key forward will again be the focal point for Essendon in attack, and another summer in the gym should hold the 21-year-old in good stead. 

Second-year players Jayden Laverde and Kyle Langford have also increased their physique to be closer to an AFL 'shape', while Jackson Merrett is a little heavier which should bode well as he steps up his inside game. 

Martin Gleeson continued to grow in height until last year which has meant he has taken a little longer to increase his body size, while exciting first-year midfielder Darcy Parish has also put on a couple of kilos and thrived in a professional environment in his first pre-season.