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Essendon Hall of Fame

Recognising the club's most outstanding former players, coaches and administrators.

 

Essendon FC recognises the outstanding and unwavering contributions of its former players, coaches and administrators who have been inducted into the club's prestigious Hall of Fame.

  • Essendon Hall of Fame Legends (year inducted)
  • Essendon Hall of Fame members (year inducted)

Hall of Fame news

  • Vale Reg Burgess

    Club champion passes away at age of 89.

    AFL

  • Birt and Capuano become Legends of Essendon

    Two club Hall of Famers upgraded to Legend status.

    AFL

  • Brittingham and Fordham join EFC Hall of Fame

    Two club champions inducted.

    AFL

  • Bewick and Mercuri inducted into Essendon Hall of Fame

    Dual-premiership teammates join illustrious group.

    AFL

  • Hall of Fame wrap: Royalty everywhere as four Legends unveiled

    See the speeches, pics and more from an emotional evening at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

  • Neale Daniher: A champion in football, hero in life

    A tribute to one of the Bombers' newest Hall of Fame Legends.

  • Dustin Fletcher: The everlasting champion

    A tribute to one of the Bombers' newest Hall of Fame Legends.

  • Gavin Wanganeen: The stylish star who made the football talk

    New Essendon Hall of Fame Legend Gavin Wanganeen rose to astonishing heights in a brief but brilliant period as a Bomber.

  • Dr Bruce Reid: The fabric that bonded Essendon's generations

    A look at the incredible legacy of the late Dr Bruce Reid, who will this month become an Essendon Hall of Fame Legend.

  • Essendon Hall of Fame: Four elevated to Legend status

    The club will formally welcome four new Legends to its Hall of Fame in 2021.

Hall of Fame videos

  • 12:56

    Hall of Fame | Mark Mercuri acceptance speech

    Hear from newly-inducted Essendon Hall of Fame member Mark Mercuri.

    AFL
  • 17:39

    Hall of Fame | Darren Bewick acceptance speech

    Hear from newly-inducted Essendon Hall of Fame member Darren Bewick.

    AFL
  • 01:14

    Hall of Fame Legend | Barry Capuano

    See a tribute video for Essendon's newest Hall of Fame Legend, Barry Capuano.

    AFL
  • 01:23

    Hall of Fame Legend | John Birt

    See a tribute video for Essendon's newest Hall of Fame Legend, John Birt.

    AFL
  • 13:13

    Hall of Fame Legend | Bruce Reid acceptance speech

    Woody Reid speaks on behalf of his late father Dr Bruce Reid, who was elevated to Essendon Hall of Fame Legend.

    AFL
  • 17:11

    Hall of Fame Legend | Dustin Fletcher acceptance speech

    Dustin Fletcher speaks after being elevated to Essendon Hall of Fame Legend.

    AFL
  • 10:31

    Hall of Fame Legend | Neale Daniher acceptance speech

    Ben Daniher speaks on behalf of his father Neale Daniher, who was elevated to Essendon Hall of Fame Legend on an emotional evening.

    AFL
  • 15:02

    Hall of Fame Legend | Gavin Wanganeen acceptance speech

    Gavin Wanganeen speaks after being elevated to Essendon Hall of Fame Legend.

    AFL
  • 03:57

    Hall of Fame Legend | Dustin Fletcher feature

    It's hard to fathom ever seeing another career like Dustin Fletcher's. Mark Harvey details the newly elevated Essendon Hall of Fame Legend's journey from a raw, skinny schoolboy to club games record holder.

    AFL
  • 05:36

    Hall of Fame Legend | Bruce Reid feature

    More than just a doctor, the late Bruce Reid was a friend and mentor to many, becoming the fabric of the football club across several generations. James Hird pays tribute to the newly elevated Essendon Hall of Fame Legend.

    AFL
  • 04:05

    Hall of Fame Legend | Gavin Wanganeen feature

    A stylish star who made the football talk, Gavin Wanganeen rose to astonishing heights in a brief but brilliant period as a Bomber. Kevin Sheedy discusses what made the newly elevated Essendon Hall of Fame Legend so special.

    AFL
  • 04:15

    Hall of Fame Legend | Neale Daniher feature

    A champion in football and hero in life, Neale Daniher's legacy is inspiring and wide-reaching. Tim Watson honours his great mate and newly elevated Essendon Hall of Fame Legend.

    AFL
  • 18:11

    BTV: Crichton Medal | Sheedy welcomes 'Bluey' to HOF

    Essendon legend Kevin Sheedy welcomes Ian 'Bluey' Shelton to the club's prestigious Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 06:51

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Dr Ian Reynolds' speech

    Dr Ian Reynolds speaks after being inducted into Essendon's Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 01:21

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Roger Merrett's speech

    Roger Merrett speaks after being inducted into Essendon's Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 04:36

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Harold Lambert's speech

    Harold Lambert speaks after being inducted into Essendon's Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 10:48

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Neale Daniher's speech

    Neale Daniher speaks after being inducted into Essendon's Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 03:48

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Neale Daniher

    Neale Daniher was inducted into the Essendon Football Club Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 03:28

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Harold Lambert

    Harold Lambert was inducted into the Essendon Football Club Hall of Fame.

    AFL
  • 02:39

    BTV: Hall of Fame | Roger Merrett

    Roger Merrett was inducted into the Essendon Football Club Hall of Fame.

    AFL

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