Despite the last 14 years of mediocrity the Essendon Football Club have still produced some electrifying talent.
Though they have not been able to produce finals wins during this time, fans such as myself have loved watching these 10 Bombers stars don the red and black in the past 12 years.
It may sound crazy, but this list dates back to my six-year-old brain watching the Essendon 2012 season and falling in love with the heroes taking the field so that season is where this list starts.
Whether it be Anzac Day masterclasses, Dreamtime specials or lighting up the roof at Docklands, these Bombers have stood out over the last 14 years to me.
Players like Cale Hooker, Paddy Ryder, Jake Stringer and Brendon Goddard are unlucky not to make this list and others such as Nic Martin & Sam Durham have the potential to be at the top of this list in a few years time.
So here are my top 10 Essendon Bombers of the past 14 years.
5Darcy Parish
One of the most controversial players for the Bombers in 2026 however there was a time where he was absolutely beloved by the red and black army.
Debuting in 2016, Parish was seen as the next guy. He proved himself in the season where Essendon had majority of their players suspended as an incredible footballer.
Parish broke out in the 2021 season becoming an All Australian and having incredible performances in the two biggest home and away games of the season for the Bombers, winning the Anzac Day medal and the Yiooken award for best on ground in Dreamtime.
