There is fresh drama at Essendon with respected chief executive Craig Vozzo making the bombshell call to leave the club.
It has been reported that Vozzo is departing the embattled club due to family reasons.
Vozzo has worked in the AFL industry for more than a decade, arriving at Essendon in 2022 after holding multiple roles at West Coast.
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He has reportedly decided to quit his job at Essendon so he can return to South Australia to be closer to his family.
It is new layer of chaos at the Bombers who cannot get stability in their leadership positions.
Vozzo was appointed in a storm of controversy, rushed in to replace Andrew Thorburn who swiftly exited the club after lasting less than 24 hours in the position.
Thorburn had to quit due to his links to the City on a Hill religious group that has controversial views on abortion and same-sex relationships.
The Vozzo news comes just months after president David Barham quit and was replaced by former player Andrew Welsh.
2025 has been a year of drama for the Bombers.
There was an onfield injury crisis, a nightmare losing streak, a player exodus, and their captain and best player Zach Merrett failed in his bid to leave the club.
Essendon are a fading powerhouse of the AFL.
Along with Collingwood and Carlton, they have won the most premierships in AFL/VFL history with 16 flags, and have a huge dormant supporter base.
But the 21st century has been unkind, with their last flag coming in 2000 and their last finals win in 2004.
More to come …
