Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportAFLEssendon has asked the AFL for priority picks and an assistance package, according to Cal Twomey.Updated June 3, 2026 — 8:11am,first published 8:08amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:49Stabbing victim told police "I can't breathe", bodycam footage revealsVideo icon0:58Brisbane love letter: The search for mystery brunette goes viralVideo icon2:49UK police face backlash after dying student was handcuffedVideo icon2:36Foran opens up on 'surreal' 12 monthsAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Essendon set to ask AFL for priority picks
Essendon has asked the AFL for priority picks and an assistance package, according to Cal Twomey.
Essendon requested priority draft picks and financial assistance from the AFL to rebuild competitive capacity. The request reflects structural challenges requiring league support to stabilize organizational performance and market positioning.










