Essendon Football Club wishes to advise ruckman David Hille will not be available for selection for the next two weeks due to a long standing family commitment.

General Manager of Football Danny Corcoran said the club was aware of the commitment at the start of the season.

“When David signed a one year contract extension with the club at the start of this season, he flagged that this trip was a possibility,” Corcoran said.

“He has had a long standing family commitment overseas that the club agreed he would be able to honour.”

“David has been a valuable contributor to the team this season in the absence of Paddy Ryder who has been missing through suspension and we now look forward to him being available for selection again in two weeks time.”