Essendon has bolstered its VFLW stocks with another five re-signings in the form of Lucy Thompson, Chloe Prpic, Christina Bernardi, Grace Azzopardi and Ava Jordan.

Thompson is fresh off earning the Club's Rising Star honour, with Bernardi winning out the Don of the Year award as another loved figure within the program.

Azzopardi and Jordan each enjoyed consistent campaigns, with Prpic looking to bounce back from injury setbacks after solidifying herself as a key piece in the 2023 and '24 seasons.

The Bombers have already announced several key re-signings over the off-season period as they build into 2026.