Five trade targets for Essendon Bombers..

Essendon are often busy each and every trade and free agency window, and 2024 looks set to be no different as the Bombers assess the open market in a bid to strengthen their list.

The Dons had a successful off-season last year, recruiting Ben McKay, Jade Gresham and Todd Goldstein via free agency before swooping on Port Adelaide wingman Xavier Duursma in a trade that saw key defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher head to Alberton.

The club’s list changes, coupled with the development of their emerging ranks, have seen Brad Scott’s side rise into flag contention – sitting in reaching distance of second place on the ladder.

But still some margin from the summit, how will Essendon utilise this year’s player movement space to further craft their flag credentials for the years to come?

We’ve assessed the list of needs at Essendon and the players the Bombers could target in 2024.