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.
2Dyson Heppell
Heppell's incredible left foot and dreads running off half-back and through the midfield will always hold a special place in Essendon's fans' hearts.
Despite only winning one best and fairest for the club, Heppell was captain for five years and was the best leader that the club could have asked for, post the supplement saga.
He shone as a rising star winner in 2011 and his career did not disappoint.
