AFL Supercoach 2026: Essendon Bombers 2026 Squad Analysis

Essendon’s 2025 season was cruelled by a horrific injury crisis but a new year means a fresh start. Former captain Zach Merrett tried to pursue a move to Hawthorn but a deal wasn’t able to get done there, which means he’ll come back to the Bombers who have now elected defender Andrew McGrath as their new skipper.  Ex-Sun Brayden Fiorini has already made a big impact at the Hangar, while a quartet of draftees in Dyson Sharp, Jacob Farrow, Sullivan Robey and Hussien El Achkar should excite Bombers fans, who have lost Sam Draper among nine list changes.  Through the injury crisis, several Dons had some senior opportuniti