Essendon has added another five re-signings in the VFLW space, with Maddison Ford, Drew Ryan, Maddison Albrecht, Meg Harrison and Lily Bateman on board for next season.

Ford is fresh off back-to-back podium finishes in the Club Best and Fairest, having already been named in a VFLW Team of the Year side at just 20 years of age back in 2024.

Ryan has been a staple in the lineup since debuting in 2022, making 33 appearances for the Dons, with Bateman also adding another couple of games to her tally after a breakout year in 2024.

Albrecht and Harrison each joined the Club ahead of this season, appearing in eight and three games respectively at different stages throughout the campaign.