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Essendon delists five players including Jade Gresham and Matt Guelfi

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:26 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Essendon delists five players including Jade Gresham and Matt Guelfi
Summary

Essendon has announced the delisting of five players at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Among those let go is Jade Gresham, a former St Kilda forward, who joined the Bombers as a free agent in 2023. Matt Guelfi, who played 124 games across nine seasons, is also among the cuts, along with Elijah Tsatas, Saad El-Hawli, and Liam McMahon. General manager of list and recruiting Matt Rosa expressed gratitude for their contributions to the club and acknowledged their commitment to both AFL and VFL programs.

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  • •Jade Gresham and Matt Guelfi are among five players delisted by Essendon.
  • •Gresham played 48 games over three seasons for the Bombers.
  • •Guelfi has played 124 games for Essendon since joining nine years ago.
  • •Elijah Tsatas, the No.5 pick in 2022, wasn't offered a new deal.
  • •General manager Matt Rosa thanked all players for their contributions.
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  • 4:26 AMAFL — Former top-10 pick, free agent among five Bombers delisted
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Essendon has announced five list changes at the end of its 2026 campaign

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