The Bombers' fastest player, Jarrod Atkinson, finished 2009 well, playing the last five games of the season including the elimination final against Adelaide.
In his first year on the senior list, the former mature-aged rookie started to look comfortable at AFL and impressed the fans who enjoyed his run.
His fans' rating of 5.53/10 was up from 4.97/10 in 2008 and Essendon supporters are excited about what he can do in 2010, most likely as a running defender.2009
Kicks -37
Marks - 22
Handballs – 43
2009 Fans' ranking 5.53/10
2008
Games - 5
Goals - 2
Kicks -33
Marks - 14
Handballs – 25
2009 Fans' ranking 4.97/10
To watch Adrian Hickmott discuss Atkinson's 2009 season click here
Michael Still was the youngest player on the list in 2009 and was denied a game in the seniors - or much opportunity to play for Bendigo - due to injury.
The 194cm forward completed his year 12 studies and the strong marking goal-kicker is now a full-time footballer at Windy Hill with many predicting he could make a 2010 senior debut.
Fans said they struggled to rate his 2009 season after seeing so little of him and he received a 2.94/10.
2009
Games - 0
Goals - 0
Kicks - 0
Marks - 0
Handballs – 0
At 189cm he is a good size and, having recovered from a foot injury that saw him in a moon-boot, he is another young player that will be pushing for a senior debut this year.
Games - 0
Goals - 0
Kicks - 0
Marks - 0
Handballs – 0
