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The former top-10 draft pick started the season as a defender before making the move up forward after Harrison Jones’ injury. Took a period of leave in June to head back to South Australia, but over the course of the season showed his versatility. Set to feature as a forward in 2022.

AFL awards: 2018 Rising Star nominee

Aaron Francis

The former top-10 draft pick started the season as a defender before making the move up forward after Harrison Jones’ injury. Took a period of leave in June to head back to South Australia, but over the course of the season showed his versatility. Set to feature as a forward in 2022.

AFL awards: 2018 Rising Star nominee

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AFL Rising Star nominee
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Round 22, 2018

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Latest Player Videos

  • 01:13

    VFL Rd 10 | Francis stands tall in attack

    Aaron Francis played a big part in Essendon's one-point VFL win over Coburg at Windy Hill.

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  • 03:15

    Mini pre-season | Aaron Francis

    Defender Aaron Francis chats to Dons Digital at the NEC Hangar.

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  • 02:43

    BTV: The best of Francis

    Watch some of Aaron Francis' best moments in the red and black following his re-signing for a further 3 years.

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  • 05:16

    BTV: Francis signs on

    Young gun Aaron Francis has signed on for three more years and will remain in the red and black until at least the end of 2022.

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  • 02:22

    BTV: 2018 Bests | Marks

    The best Essendon marks from the 2018 season.

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  • 01:28

    BTV: RD 23 | Performance of the Week

    For the second straight match, young gun defender Aaron Francis takes this round's Hankook Performance of the Week.

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  • 01:37

    RD 23 | Game Breaker: Aaron Francis

    Young gun Aaron Francis was terrific in the air, dominating for the Bombers.

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  • 00:34

    RD 23 | Francis flies

    Aaron Francis hauls in a mark of the year contender.

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  • 03:07

    BTV: Francis receives Rising Star nod

    We spoke with young defender Aaron Francis, after he received the Round 22 nomination for the NAB AFL Rising Star.

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  • 01:51

    BTV: RD 22 | Performance of the Week

    Young defender Aaron Francis takes this week's Hankook Performance of the Week.

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Latest Player News

  1. Injury news: Snelling to miss again, Francis available

    The latest on Will Snelling, Kyle Langford and Aaron Francis.

  2. Francis unavailable for selection

    Defender Aaron Francis remains on mental health leave in South Australia.

  3. Bombers throw support behind Francis

    Aaron Francis has taken time away from the club to work through his mental health.

  4. Francis withdrawn from Eagles clash

    Defender Aaron Francis won't line up against West Coast on Saturday night.

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