Between the years of 2013 - 2016, Essendon had five separate coaches which were a result from the infamous supplement scandal, in that time they've turned over plenty of players to trades, de-listings and forced additions which were known as 'top-up' players.
All in all, they've done a pretty decent job at keeping big names players at their club, but we've managed to pick out a group of players who could've helped the Bombers collect their first finals win since 2004.
4. Jake Melksham
The Bombers went early with pick 10 in 2009, after he dominated at TAC Level in his draft year. Someone who could play various positions across the ground, Melksham finished top five in Essendon's best and fairest in season 2013 and played a total of 114 games for the club. A fresh start was the best thing for him, as Melksham now plays as a defensive forward for the Demons and is always dangerous inside 50. The role change in 2018 provided us with some classy goals, as Melksham kicked 32 majors as Melbourne returned to September action. He already has 10 goals from eight games in 2019.
