Essendon Football Club has advised Ariel Steinberg that he won’t be retained as a rookie listed player next season. 

List and Recruiting Manager, Adrian Dodoro, said Ariel could still be retained at the Club during the upcoming Draft periods.

“Ariel has been listed as a rookie for the past three seasons, and AFL rules stipulate that after three years a player must either be promoted to the senior list or delisted,” Dodoro said.

“Subsequently, the Club has decided not to promote Ariel onto the senior list at this stage.

“A definitive position on Ariel’s playing future at the football Club will be decided following the upcoming Draft periods.”