With the AFL’s list lodgement deadline coming today, Essendon has informed Will Setterfield he'll be delisted ahead of the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.

The Bombers are open to exploring opportunities for Setterfield during the upcoming Draft, Rookie and SSP period.

First joining the Club ahead of the 2023 season via a trade with Carlton, Setterfield managed 27 games over the course of three seasons with the Bombers to take his career AFL tally to 84.

The tough 192cm midfielder has often been unlucky with injury across his stint in the red and black but remained a consistent contributor in the centre bounce rotation, averaging nearly 22 disposals per game in 2025 before having his year cut short by a serious foot injury.

GM - AFL Daniel McPherson cited the tough decisions stemming from the Club’s list squeeze at the conclusion of this season and its focus on the draft.

“With the final list lodgement coming today, we’ve made the difficult decision to delist Will ahead of the draft,” McPherson said.

“With our five selections this year, the reality is that we couldn’t offer Will a list spot at this stage, but we’re open to providing him an opportunity through the upcoming Draft, Rookie and SSP period.

“Will’s handled a very difficult waiting period like the great character he is. As challenging as it’s been to make the call, we wish him all the best going forward, whether he ends up back with us, or elsewhere.”