Ultimate player ratings: Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Bomber
Essendon fell away from finals contention late last season and then traded away Jake Stringer. So where does this list really sit? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate and rank every player.
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It was another year of disappointment in 2024 for Bombers fans, with another fade out in the second half of the season.
But with some strong progress from Essendon’s youth, there is some hope the club with a 20-year winning finals drought has finally turned the corner.
Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane have rated every player at every club, and today they run the comb through Essendon’s list.
Criteria: The rating out of 100 is a prediction of their 2025 performance based on their 2024 season, expected improvement and role in their side.
Originally published as Ultimate player ratings: Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Bomber
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