The Bombers are looking to add experience this trade period, having already added versatile midfielder Jack Bowes and showing interest in Laitham Vandermeer and Bailey Banfield.

However, Matthew Lloyd has warned Essendon about the types of experienced players they are looking to acquire.

“I would rather play the kids,” Lloyd said on Sports Today.

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