ESSENDON is enjoying a season of improvement but faces a big contract conundrum.

Several of the club’s stars remain unsigned beyond this season, including in-form guns Zach Merrett and Darcy Parish and important goalkicker Jake Stringer. 

On this week’s episode of AFL Exchange, co-hosts Riley Beveridge, Cal Twomey and Mitch Cleary delve into the Dons’ dilemma and who they should prioritise. 

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Episode guide ...

2.25: Who wins this weekend in the Port Adelaide or Geelong clash?

5.20: Is the top-eight already decided?

8.05: How should Carlton approach the trade and draft period?

14.00: We announce the NAB AFL Rising Star nominee for round 12

22.50: Which mid-season draftee will we see first?

27.00: Are the Magpies youngsters showing you enough to be excited?

32.40: Our segment Exchange Exchange

37.55: The big contract conundrum facing Essendon

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