Essendon delists three players after struggling AFLW season
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Essendon has announced the delisting of three players—Brooke Brown, Maggie MacLachlan, and Sophie Strong—following a challenging 2026 AFLW season where they finished with a record of 2-10. Brown, who joined Essendon as a priority recruit, battled injuries in recent campaigns and did not play in 2026, ending her career with 43 appearances. MacLachlan started strong but saw fewer opportunities this season, while Strong made a handful of senior appearances and scored her first goal this year. Essendon’s general manager of AFLW, Aysha Ward, expressed gratitude for their commitment to the team.
- •Essendon finished the 2026 AFLW season with a 2-10 record.
- •Brooke Brown missed the entire season due to injury.
- •Maggie MacLachlan played only seven games in 2026.
- •Sophie Strong finished her career with eight games and one goal.
- •The club's management thanked the players for their contributions.
- 7:09 AMAFL — Bombers cut trio after two-win season
"Essendon has made its first list changes following a 2-10 campaign
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