After the highs of 2008 and a club best and fairest, the imposing ruckman was dealt the lows of a knee reconstruction and a lengthy rehabilitation last year, going down early in the Anzac Day match against Collingwood. The club is hopeful of Hille being ready for round one, and if he can return to near his best, will form a devastating ruck combination with the athletic Patrick Ryder.
Draft history: 1999 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Essendon) No. 40 overall traded by Hawthorn for No. 33 (Tim Clarke) and No. 48 (Chance Bateman).
Essendon coach Matthew Knights says his side is showing glimpses of the game style that conquered St Kilda in their last two encountersThursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:19AM
Ruckman David Hille is likely to return from a hamstring injury to play for the first time since round 11Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 11:48AM
Essendon will welcome back ruckman David Hille and midfielder Angus Monfries for the crucial clash with Adelaide in round 14Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 11:04AM
Ruckman David Hille has re-signed with Essendon until the end of the 2012 seasonSaturday, May 15, 2010 - 3:21PM
David Hille will be approaching the season opener against Geelong with no fearThursday, March 25, 2010 - 12:11PM
Essendon ruckman David Hille is injured after a collisionSunday, June 06, 2010 - 6:25PM
An update on the knee injury to David Hille on ANZAC DayMonday, April 27, 2009 - 3:55PM
Behind the scenes on the basketball court with Davey, Deledio, Hille and Judd.Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 2:58PM
Go behind the scenes of the basketball scene from the latest AFL commercialTuesday, April 21, 2009 - 8:00AM
David Hille - 2008 Essendon Best and FairestSunday, November 30, 2008 - 10:59PM
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