“We are really pleased that Dean has had a change of heart. As I have said all along he is a key player at this club and we always remained hopeful that he would be with us in 2004 and beyond,” Essendon chief executive Peter Jackson said. “We really believe that Dean has made the right decision in terms of his long-term playing future and personal development.""
“It has been a tough couple of weeks for both Dean Solomon and this club. I look forward to sitting down with Dean and setting the record straight on a few issues. We will clear the air and he can get on with playing good football for this club next year and beyond.”
