Essendon Football Club today confirmed the delistings of rookies Taite Silverlock, Tyson Slattery and James Webster as the club begins its preparations for the 2012 season.

The club would like to thank all of these players for their contributions and wishes them well in their future endeavours.

Essendon will communicate any further changes to its playing list as they arise.

Delistings
Taite Silverlock (rookie)
Tyson Slattery (rookie)
James Webster (rookie)

Retirements
Darcy Daniher
Mark Williams