Essendon coach John Worsfold says the club is "gunning for its next premiership" in the next two seasons, having developed a list to be in a position to "shape the finals and have a real crack at it".

Speaking at the club’s AGM at Marvel Stadium on Monday, Worsfold said his side was focused on building on the base it established last season, when the Bombers won 10 of their last 14 games and narrowly missed out on finals.

"Only time will tell what we can actually achieve," he said.

Bombers coach John Worsfold. Credit:AAP

Captain Dyson Heppell said the club’s pre-season, which has had a large focus on player-led culture, has set the club in good stead for next season, noting the relatively good health of the list injury-wise.