Essendon will add another six players to its list on Tuesday, when the club uses its remaining selections in the AFL Rookie Draft tomorrow. 

The Bombers are ineligible to participate in the Pre-Season Draft, with GWS securing the first six selections.

Essendon has selections 11, 29, 47, 64, 78 and 85 in this year's Rookie Draft.

In the lead up to this morning’s AFL Rookie and Pre-Season Draft, we take a look at Essendon’s best current-day player rookie selections.

Rookie Draft: Year by Year (Current Players)

2004
Nathan Lovett-Murray
Lovett-Murray was drafted by Essendon at selection 27 in the 2004 Rookie Draft, after being previously picked up by Collingwood in 2001. He was elevated to the senior list in 2005 after an impressive debut season. Lovett-Murray’s versatile skills as a utility across the ground were instrumental for the Bombers in the 2011 season as the midfielder continues to impress and find solid form.

2006
Heath Hocking
The strong-bodied midfielder - elevated to Essendon’s senior list after being recruited as a rookie in 2006 - has impressed the Bomber faithful with his aggressive and tough football play, as well as his outstanding work ethic over the years. Hocking has consistently dominated between defensive and midfield roles and was rewarded as the club’s 2nd best and fairest winner in 2010. The midfielder again proved his physicality with a strong 2011 season.

2010
Ben Howlett
Promoted off Essendon’s rookie list in 2010, Howlett proved his worth after a breakout season – ranking seconding at the club in tackles and being awarded the club’s best first year player in 2010. Known for his contested-ball winning abilities, Howlett had another impressive year in 2011, managing to play every game for the Bombers this season.

Stewart Crameri
Recently elevated to the club’s senior list, Crameri was drafted to Essendon in the 2010 Rookie Draft at selection 43 from the Bendigo Bombers. The strong left-footed forward recently claimed two club awards – the Matthew Lloyd Senior Leading Goal Kicking award and the most improved player – after a breakout 2011 season with the Bombers. Essendon will be hoping Crameri can continue his impressive form up the ground in season 2012.
 
Click here to view Essendon's draft history from 1986.