Essendon say Matthew Leuenberger will resume full training in about a fortnight as the Bombers try to manage a lingering Achilles issue.

The former Brisbane Lions ruckman has been afflicted by persistent Achilles troubles during his injury-plagued nine year career, and has been on a reduced program early in 2016 as the Dons attempt to ensure he doesn't miss any games due to a further flare-up.

Matthew Leuenberger has dealt with ongoing Achilles issues. Credit:Joe Armao

The West Australian joined the Bombers as a free agent last October after the Lions decided not to match Essendon's bid to claim the tall.

Taken at pick four in the 2006 draft, Leuenberger, 27, played 108 games at the Lions, 14 of which came last season.