Essendon seeks AFL draft assistance, presents case for extra picks
Essendon increased its push for AFL draft assistance, presenting a case to league officials on October 10. The club's president, Andrew Welsh, and executives met with AFL bosses to argue for extra draft picks, despite past failures with early selections. Analysts suggest Essendon may receive an end-of-first-round pick, similar to West Coast's recent assistance package.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 10:55 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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