FORMER St Kilda forward Jade Gresham is among five players delisted by Essendon.
Gresham, 29, joined the Bombers as a free agent at the end of 2023 and played 48 games across three seasons for the club.
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He has been delisted along with Matt Guelfi, Elijah Tsatas, Saad El-Hawli and Liam McMahon.
The 29-year-old Guelfi played 124 games for the Bombers across nine seasons.
As revealed by AFL.com.au earlier on Tuesday, Tsatas – the No.5 pick in the 2022 Telstra AFL Draft – wasn't offered a new deal by the Bombers.
El-Hawli and McMahon were both mid-season picks for Essendon.
"We want to thank Matt, Jade, Elijah, Saad and Liam for everything they have given this football club," Essendon general manager of list and recruiting Matt Rosa said.Â
"Matt gave us nine seasons and 124 games, and he leaves as a respected club person and hard worker. Jade brought experience and skill to a young forward group and helped guide our young small forwards. Elijah, 'Saady' and Liam each took a different path to Essendon, but each showed great commitment to the club and their teammates.
"Each of them has played an important role across both our AFL and VFL programs, and they have handled these conversations with real maturity.
"We wish them all the best and thank them for their time in the red and black."
