Essendon has made a further change to its playing list with Josh Eyre informed that he will not be offered a contract for 2023.

The Next Generation Academy (NGA) player arrived at the Bombers through pick No.39 in the 2020 NAB AFL Draft. 

Eyre will have the opportunity to continue pre-season training with the Bombers with the potential of securing a spot as a pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP) signing.

General Manager, Football Josh Mahoney thanked Eyre for his contribution to the club over the past two seasons.  

“Josh joined us as a developing tall position player from our NGA region. He is a dedicated young man, who has shown a commitment to improvement throughout his two years,” Mahoney said.

“List positions become increasingly tight as clubs approach the draft and we were not in the position at this point to offer Josh another contract. Josh will upon approval continue to train with the club leading up to the draft.”