Garry Lyon has explained why Dylan Shiel’s decision to nominate Essendon is a huge endorsement for the Bombers.
Shiel turned down bigger financial offers from St Kilda, Carlton and Hawthorn, which is one element that speaks volumes of Essendon, according to Lyon.
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“This is a magnificent feather in the cap of the Essendon Football Club,” Lyon told SEN Breakfast.
“They’ve secured another star after what they did last year, and they’ve secured him for less money.
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“They had the lowest offer in for this man and they’ve secured him, despite some eye-watering financial inducements from other clubs.
“I believe St Kilda’s offer over seven years was more than three million dollars more than what Essendon offered.”
Greater Western Sydney and the Bombers have until next Wednesday night to strike a deal for Shiel.