AFL veteran Jake Stringer meets Essendon over potential return

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 03:54 · Archive

32-year-old goalkicker Jake Stringer has met with Essendon to explore a return to his former club.

AFL veteran Jake Stringer has met with Essendon as the club explores bringing the 32-year-old goalkicker back. Stringer was released by the Giants at the end of the season despite kicking 48 goals, the most of any player at the club. He had returned to Melbourne in search of a Victorian team but had not yet found a suitor.

Stringer met new Essendon coach Mark McVeigh on Sunday morning. The pair have a family connection with Stringer married to McVeigh's cousin. According to 7NEWS reporter Xander McGuire, 'Stringer camp is hopeful of securing a list spot. Bombers have higher priorities to get through. Plenty to play out.'

Stringer spent seven seasons at Essendon, winning the leading goalkicker award three times. He left to join the Giants on a two-year deal after kicking 42 goals in 2024. Although keen to continue his AFL career, Stringer is also prepared to pursue other options including coaching and starting an academy if he does not secure another list spot.

How it is being reported

• AFL veteran Jake Stringer meets with former club Essendon over prospect of shock returnThe 32-year-old has renewed hope of continuing his career in the AFL.Perth Now · 11 Oct, 03:20
• AFL veteran Jake Stringer meets with former club Essendon over prospect of shock returnThe 32-year-old has renewed hope of continuing his career in the AFL.The West Australian · 11 Oct, 03:20

In this story: Jake Stringer · Essendon · Mark McVeigh · Giants · Melbourne

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