Essendon Football Club can confirm small forward Leroy Jetta will seek a fresh start next season, after both parties mutually agreed to part ways.

Jetta, who has played 93 games in the red and black since being drafted in 2006, said the time was right.        

“It is a difficult decision to move on after eight years at Essendon but the time is right to look for new opportunities elsewhere,” Jetta said.

“I’ve been lucky enough to play under some terrific coaches, including James Hird and Mark Thompson, and I would like to thank everyone at the Essendon Football Club for the support they have shown me, especially my teammates.”

“I’d also like to thank the fans and supporters. I will always look back at my time at Essendon with great memories.”

Jetta’s manager Colin Young said he had been in discussions with the Club recently.   

“I've met with Adrian Dodoro over the last 3 months to discuss Leroy’s future,” Young said

“Obviously he wasn’t playing senior football and Leroy decided it was time to seek a new home and opportunities at another club.”

“Importantly, this decision has not been made in relation to any other matter”  

Essendon Head of Recruiting and List Management Adrian Dodoro thanked Leroy for his service to the Club.

“Leroy is a great person and has been an exciting player for our Club over many years," Dodoro said.

“Unfortunately he hasn’t been able to break into the senior team this season despite playing some really good footy in the VFL.”

“We wish Leroy and his family all the best for the future and hope he finds a new home at another Club in the coming few months.”