New recruit Jonathan Giles has revealed coach James Hird’s vision for the future convinced him he wanted to continue his career at Essendon.

Giles was traded to the Bombers from Greater Western Sydney in exchange for pick 53 in the recent trade period.

Speaking for the first time since joining the club the 26-year-old has opened up on his reasons for choosing to make the True Value Solar Centre his new home.

“Making my decision to leave the Giants was a hard decision but to come to the Bombers I am really excited to get here,” Giles told essendonfc.com.au.

“I spoke to James (Hird) in the lead up to making the decision and he really won me over in terms of the direction that he wants to take this club.

“I really wanted to be a part of that journey and where the Bombers are going to go so it is exciting to officially get to the club and now I look forward to the move to Melbourne.”

After four seasons without a game on Port Adelaide’s list Giles joined Essendon for pre-season training before later being recruited to the Giants.

He became an important part of the Giants set up during their first three seasons in the competition playing 51 games for the start up club.

“The big guys, especially ruckman take longer to develop and I spent four years on Port Adelaide’s list until I was a 21 year old before I went to the Giants when my body felt like it was maturing a lot.”

“I now feel that I have played a few years in the AFL and the body is starting to get used to the week in and week out rigours of playing AFL football.

“I am looking forward to what is ahead of me so I am ready for a big pre-season to get the body in tip top shape to get ready for the pre-season.”

Standing 201cm the South Australian has shown an ability to move forward kicking 39 goals during his time with the Giants.

Giles looks forward to forming a formidable ruck partnership in the red and black alongside Tom Bellchambers.

“All ruckman have to have a couple of strings to their bow and that is why I like to play up forward as well as in the ruck,” he said.

“I am looking forward to making a good combination with Tommy Bellchambers in the ruck and up forward working alongside him.”