#1001 Justin Blumfield

Raised in Canberra, Justin Blumfield was one of a number of exciting and talented recruits who arrived at Essendon during the mid-late 1990s and helped steer the club to the 2000 premiership, the Bombers' most recent Grand Final triumph. Possessing a good leap and a deep tank which allowed him to run all day, Blumfield - Bomber number 1001 - was a versatile player whom coach Kevin Sheedy used in various positions across the field.
In 129 games (1996-2002), Blumfield kicked 86 goals, won the 1998 Best Clubman award, and was one of the best afield in the 2000 Grand Final victory over Melbourne. He also played in the 2000 pre-season premiership and the losing 2001 Grand Final, before he was, to the disappointment of Bomber supporters, forced into leaving the club at the end of 2002 due to salary cap constraints. After two seasons at Richmond (2003-04, 19 games), Blumfield returned to Bomberland with the Bendigo Bombers, where he helped mentor several future senior players, including Jobe Watson. 

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