Swan Districts forward Tom Edwards will get a chance to try to earn a spot on Essendon’s list after being invited to train later this month.
The West Australian can reveal the 25-year-old will head to Melbourne early next week for a stint at the Bombers who have one spot to fill on their list through the pre-season supplementary signing period.
It’s a big move for Edwards, who has kicked 109 goals in 66 games for the Swans since making his league debut in 2020.
Edwards is a strong-marking 191cm forward who is coming off two strong seasons, including kicking a career-best 39 goals in 19 games for the Bassendean-based club this year — including an equal career-high six against East Perth in round 12.
He was on the radar of several clubs this off-season and has been working with Colin Young of Young Guns Management for the past two years.
Edwards’ stint will include a chance to play in an unofficial match simulation against the Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval on Saturday, February 15.
Essendon have a strong history of grabbing mature-age players out of the WAFL in recent years.
Bombers star Nic Martin has played 67 games since joining the club in the 2021 pre-season, while Alec Waterman kicked 27 goals in 22 games after being picked up the previous summer.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/swan-districts-football-club/essendon-invite-high-flying-swan-districts-forward-tom-edwards-to-be-a-train-on-to-finish-pre-season-c-17446656
