Top 5:
1. Jonathan Simpkin Signs
We were pleased to announce the recruitment of Hawthorn premiership player Jonathan Simpkin on Wednesday.
2. Matthew Dea joins the Bombers:
Ex-Richmond defender and Richmond VFL’s 2015 Best and Fairest player Matthew Dea agreed to terms which will see him play with the Bombers in 2016.
3. Mathew Stokes Joins:
Dual premiership player Mathew Stokes may have taken some convincing, but he is more than up for the challenge to play with the Bombers in 2016.
4. James Polkinghorne Joins:
Ex-Lion and Essendon VFL’s 2015 Best and Fairest, James Polkinghorne, will get a second chance at a career in AFL - an opportunity that he is not taking lightly.
5. Club Statement:
Essendon Football Club has been fined $200,000 after pleading guilty to two breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Other News:
Mathew Stokes spoke after the weekend’s triathlon about his role in helping develop the team’s younger players in 2016.
He also spoke about the importance of James Kelly’s arrival at the Bombers towards his own decision to join.
You can learn more about Mathew Stokes’ ten years in football here.
Ryan Crowley has been impressed by the attitude and work rate shown by Essendon’s new recruits.
Co-major sponsor, Fujitsu, released the following statement in support of the Essendon Football Club.
Learn more about Jonathan Simpkin’s journey here.
Ever wanted to have dinner with the Bombers? If you’re in Seymour, this is your lucky day.
