Joel Reynolds will be jumping out his skin in 2005 after an interrupted season this year. Injuries and illness meant that Reynolds played only three senior games for the club in 2004. This reflected in his fan’s ranking which dropped significantly from 2003. But supporters want him to put 2004 behind him and start with a clean slate in 2005.

2004

Games – 3
Goals – 0
Kicks – 13
Marks – 11
Handballs – 10

2004 Fan’s ranking: 3.64 / 10

2003

Games – 14
Goals – 2
Kicks – 69
Marks – 39
Handballs – 38

2003 Fan’s ranking: 5.59 / 10

""Joel continues to impress. Although he didn't get too many opportunities this year, a horror run with illness & then injury kept this young gun on the sidelines this year. I want to see him fully fit & firing so he can show us what he is capable of for many years to come."" Helen Scully.

""His season was ruined by injury and he should be a great bonus for us in 2005, I look forward to watching him play because I believe he has the talent to be a very good if not excellent player for Essendon."" Amy Kerr.

""Continues to improve however was plagued by injury in 2004. Needs to build his body to enable himself to play more of a role on the field. Good speed and skills will improve with game time."" Rod Ansell.

""Injuries, injuries, injuries. Poor Joel can't take a trick at the moment. There is no doubt he can play and lets just hope that 2005 is an injury free one for Joel who is going to have a good future with this great club if he can stay off the sidelines."" Bomber Domination

""There is no doubting Reynolds talent and potential, but it is crucial he gets his body right. After a big pre-season 2004 loomed as a big year for him, but sadly injuries tarnished a big opportunity. With some players reaching retirement age Reynolds chance will come next year to show his class."" Andrew Bean.

""There is no doubt that Joel has the pace and the smarts to play the game. Would love to see him injury free next year and let him show us what he's got."" Mike Eising.

""Disappointing season really. Injuries took their toll and eventually was simply unlucky to get his season cut short through injury. I hope he will feature for us next year in some way."" Hasan Erdogan.

""Cannot lay any criticism for Joel's year. Injury took its toll and he unfortunately paid the price. His speed and skills will definitely boost our midfield this year, should he play the majority of the season. 2005 could be a make or break season for Reynolds. Only time will tell."" Abhinav Ramachandran.