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.
1. Bachar Houli
After just four seasons and 26 games, lack of opportunities caused Houli to leave the Bombers for a move to Punt Road, officially becoming a Tiger during the 2010 pre-season draft. The defender has averaged upward of 22 disposals per game ever since joining his second club, and became the first Muslim player to win an AFL premiership playing an integral part in that 2017 campaign.
It's the obvious selection, as he was someone who found plenty of the ball early on in his career, but was ultimately forced out all those years ago in a move that has helped him become one of the league's top running defenders from the past decade.
