As expected Essendon midfielder Sullivan Robey was a non-participant on the first day of pre-season training.
Robey underwent surgery in late October and is not expected to resume a running program until December.
He was in attendance on Monday as the Bombers began their pre-season campaign, he completed very light stationary kicking on his left foot only for a few minutes.
AFLRATINGS Fantasy Impact: Essendon will be patient with Sullivan Robey’s interrupted pre-season after surgery was scheduled weeks after the initial injury in late July, he is expected to be used through the midfield again in 2027.
Robey averaged 16.1 disposals, 3.1 marks, 3.2 tackles and 0.6 goals from 15 games in 2026 at Essendon (AF Ave: 62.0).
