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Sharp dealing: What was behind Essendon’s brave draft plan?

Essendon secured three first-round picks by trading up and leveraging Isaac Kako and Harry Dean deals amid concerns over draft depth and top prospects.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
They held their nerve on preferring to draft, rather than pursuing the likes of Dan Houston. The 2025 draft might’ve been compromised, but the Bombers haven’t.

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Sharp dealing: What was behind Essendon’s brave draft plan?

They held their nerve on preferring to draft, rather than pursuing the likes of Dan Houston. The 2025 draft might’ve been compromised, but the Bombers haven’t.

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Sharp dealing: What was behind Essendon’s brave draft plan?

They held their nerve on preferring to draft, rather than pursuing the likes of Dan Houston. The 2025 draft might’ve been compromised, but the Bombers haven’t.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
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