Essendon不会续签退伍军人Todd Goldstein和Jayden Laverde的合同, Essendon won't renew contracts for veterans Todd Goldstein and Jayden Laverde, part of a major rebuild after a winless streak.

Essendon决定不向老兵Ruckman Todd Goldstein和维权者Jayden Laverde提供2026年赛季的合同, Essendon has decided not to offer contracts to veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein and defender Jayden Laverde for the 2026 season, continuing a period of turmoil for the struggling AFL club. 双方都表示有兴趣在别处继续从事自己的职业,他们的领导和导师精神受到赞扬。 Both players, who expressed interest in continuing their careers elsewhere, were praised for their leadership and mentorship. Laverde是2014年Essendon145场比赛的选手, 预计将加入大西部悉尼, 可能与前轰炸机前锋Jake Stringer一同加入。 Laverde, a 2014 draft pick with 145 games for Essendon, is expected to join Greater Western Sydney, potentially alongside former Bombers forward Jake Stringer. Goldstein, 37岁, 在2023年加入Essendon后为Essendon打了30场比赛, 使得他的职业生涯总数达到345场。 Goldstein, 37, played 30 games for Essendon after joining in 2023, bringing his career total to 345 games. 俱乐部正面临一个重建阶段,特别是在暴风雨中,因为关键球员从受伤或缺乏经验中恢复过来。 The club faces a rebuilding phase, especially in the ruck, as key players recover from injuries or lack experience. 其他离开者包括Dylan Shiel、Alwyn Davey Jr.和Jye Menzie,而Zach Merrett上尉根据合同直到2027年才离开,据报告他们正在寻求与Hawthorn进行交易。 Other departures include Dylan Shiel, Alwyn Davey Jr., and Jye Menzie, while captain Zach Merrett, under contract until 2027, is reportedly seeking a trade to Hawthorn. Essendon在13场直接比赛中完成了赛季无赢的比赛,这是自2004年以来在受伤和不稳定的情况下最糟糕的表现。 Essendon finished the season winless in 13 straight games, its worst performance since 2004, amid injuries and instability.