Essendon VFLW has announced its playing list for the 2024 season.

Equipped with a group of experienced signings such as Sarah Perkins and former AFLW Bomber Danielle Marshall, the Dons have also re-signed 16 players from the 2023 campaign.

Among the returning players will be newly named Captain El Chaston and vice-skipper Sophie Molan, with former AFLW Swan Sarah Ford also joining the leadership group this season.

The Bombers' season begins against Port Melbourne at the NEC Hangar on Saturday, March 23.

Essendon 2024 VFLW squad

Guernsey No. Full Name
41 Amy Cariss-Brett
42 Maddison Ford
43 Olivia Manfre
45 Sarah Ford
46 Kyla Tracey
47 Christina Bernardi
48 Madison Gray
49 Emily Tassiopoulos
50 Krystal Russell
51 Drew Ryan
52 Jayda Richardson
54 Kalani Scoullar
55 Sarah Perkins
56 Manaia Huta
57 Tyla Crabtree
58 Chloe Prpic
59 Tayla Hart-Aluni
60 Jaimee-Lee Morrow
61 El Chaston (C)
62 Ava Jordan
63 Lily Bateman
64 Ashlea Melnikas
65 Karly McNeice
66 Emily Gallagher
67 Maddison Shaw
68 Scarlett Orritt
70 Isabelle Porter
71 Lily Den Houting
72 Ruby Murdoch
73 Sophie Molan (VC)
75 Ellie Huggard
76 Danielle Marshall
77 Tia Davidge
78 Ruby Mahony
79 Bailey Hunt
80 Marnie Robinson