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Michael Hartley

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Experienced key defender who was unable to have the effect he would have hoped for at AFL level in 2018. While he only played four senior games, Hartley was as reliable as ever for the Bombers, always forcing a contest against tough opponents and using the ball cleanly out of defence. Hartley didn’t let the disappointment of his lack of AFL game time affect his year either, as he continued to perform strongly and impressively lead the club’s young VFL defensive unit. An eternally positive and popular player, Hartley will once again have a great impact on the squad and continue to push for a return to the senior side in 2019.Player Sponsors True to The Red Sash Purple Bombers Tina Terlato & VundiAt a glance Junior club: Penrith (NSW) Recruited from: Coburg (VFL) Draft history: Pick No.87, 2012 rookie draft (Collingwood); Pick No.68, 2015 national draft (Essendon) Debut: Round 2, 2016 Brownlow votes: -

Michael Hartley

Experienced key defender who was unable to have the effect he would have hoped for at AFL level in 2018. While he only played four senior games, Hartley was as reliable as ever for the Bombers, always forcing a contest against tough opponents and using the ball cleanly out of defence. Hartley didn’t let the disappointment of his lack of AFL game time affect his year either, as he continued to perform strongly and impressively lead the club’s young VFL defensive unit. An eternally positive and popular player, Hartley will once again have a great impact on the squad and continue to push for a return to the senior side in 2019.Player Sponsors True to The Red Sash Purple Bombers Tina Terlato & VundiAt a glance Junior club: Penrith (NSW) Recruited from: Coburg (VFL) Draft history: Pick No.87, 2012 rookie draft (Collingwood); Pick No.68, 2015 national draft (Essendon) Debut: Round 2, 2016 Brownlow votes: -

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01:59

BTV: VFL QF | Hartley post-game

We spoke to defender Michael Hartley after our VFL Qualifying Final loss to the Tigers.

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09:21

TEL | Collingwood preview

Megan Hustwaite and Rohan Connolly preview our round 23 clash with Collingwood. Listen in full at essendonfc.com.au/essential-listen

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03:45

BTV: Sounds of the Track | Hartley

Defender Michael Hartley was mic'd up during the team's Ocean Grove training session.

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02:53

BTV: Pre-season | Two-lap challenge

Physical Performance Manager Justin Crow takes us through the leading performers in The Hangar's two-lap challenge.

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03:45

Catch Up | Myers' Movember

David Myers sat down with Fox Sports News to talk about his participation in Movember, and raising awareness for men's health.

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BTV: RD16 | Robert Shaw's review - July 11, 2016

Robert Shaw reviews our close encounter with the Saints.

Hartley seeks opportunities elsewhere

Michael Hartley's time in the red and black comes to an end.
Season review: Michael Hartley

Michael Hartley didn't have the impact he would have hoped for in 2019.
Team selection: Elimination final

Essendon has made five changes to its side ahead of its blockbuster elimination final on Thursday.
Experience aplenty in elimination final

John Worsfold says the inclusion of some of the club’s most experienced heads will help sure up his side in the massive elimination final against West Coast