Essendon has signed forward Alec Waterman through the supplemental selection period.
Waterman, who was previously delisted by West Coast, kicked four goals for the Bombers in their practice match scrimmage against Carlton last Thursday.
He also booted 26 goals from 10 games in the WAFL last season and joins the Bombers on a one-year deal.
The Bombers have been looking for key forward depth across the summer, after losing Joe Daniher and Shaun McKernan in the trade period.
Waterman was a father-son selection in the 2014 National Draft for the Eagles, the son of dual premiership player Chris Waterman.
He was delisted at the end of 2016 having not played an AFL game.