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.
3Zach Merrett
Merrett is the most decorated Essendon player in the last 14 years winning six Best and fairests, being an All Australian three times and spending three years as club captain.
However due to the 2025 trade period, Merrett lost some brownie points for this list as he has not proven himself as a true clubman and doesn't bleed red and black the way the two people above him on this list do.
His impact cannot be denied but Merrett has lacked the true passion and love for the club during his time at the Bombers and that is what puts him down on this list.
