Essendon forward Jason Winderlich made his return to AFL in Friday night's loss to Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium, playing his first game at AFL level since round 4 last season.

Winderlich collected 12 possessions and kicked a goal in his first match back from an ACL and recurring hamstring injuries.

Watch Winderlich's highlights from the match against Hawthorn here on Bomber TV.

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