Essendon Football Club, on behalf of the Board, would like to make the following statement in relation to Chairman David Evans.

Contrary to media reports, Essendon Chairman David Evans has always had and continues to have the full and unanimous support of the Board.

Throughout this entire process, David’s leadership and fortitude has guided the Club through one of the most difficult and challenging periods in its history.

David Evans, in his role as Chairman, has conducted himself with the highest integrity at all times. He has been open and transparent with the media and has never attempted to dodge the issues confronting our Club.

Importantly, he has always had the best interests of the Essendon Football Club, its players, staff and members as his top priority.  

To suggest the Board is anything but unanimously behind David Evans is simply untrue and is a misrepresentation of the views of the Board.

We are all awaiting the outcomes of the ASADA investigation and are determined to learn the lessons of last year, implement the recommendations of the Switkowski Report and take whatever action is necessary to take the Club forward.

As a Board, we are united behind Coach James Hird and Captain Jobe Watson and overwhelmingly endorse David Evans in his position as Chairman of the Essendon Football Club.