‘Underworld’ figures inside AFL clubrooms
The AFL has reportedly warned Essendon over figures seen inside the team’s dressing room with Eddie McGuire making a public plea.
The AFL has reportedly warned Essendon over figures seen inside the team’s dressing room with Eddie McGuire making a public plea.
AFL Integrity has warned Essendon to be vigilant over who it allows into its change rooms after concerns were raised about players’ associates.
Zach Merrett has been linked to a monster offer from St Kilda in recent days, but JON RALPH reports the Saints and Bombers have denied any chance of the detail being done.
Carlton has taken a quick axe to its list after failing to win a final and an injury-prone star has felt the cut.
Ex-Geelong Falcon Chloe Adams’ AFLW debut at Essendon couldn’t have started any better. Now, she’s intent to keep improving – with the help of a player she long modelled her game on.
He’s the biggest rollercoaster in footy, and Essendon is looking to ditch the ups and downs of the last two decades. JAY CLARK has the latest on if Jake Stringer and the Bombers part ways.
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti didn’t win a final while he was at Essendon but he’s already achieved the feat elsewhere, helping his club to the Sunraysia grand final.
Bombers star Jake Stringer’s time at Essendon appears to already be over after an ugly contract standoff took a huge twist.
Essendon is reportedly “not budging” on its offer to Jake Stringer with new details emerging about a secret meeting behind the scenes.
Ex-Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has speculated on whether Jake Stringer would fit in at the Magpies as the Bomber contemplates his future.
Scans have revealed the extent of damage to Bonnie Toogood’s knee after the Essendon star was in a horror collision with a teammate.
Jake Stringer is desperate to stay at Essendon, but how much are the Bombers willing to test the loyalty of a rare forward actually delivering for them? JON RALPH writes, it’s a dangerous game.
Does Brad Scott know if Essendon is close to contending or needs rebuilding? As CALLUM DICK writes, it’s a question that needs answered ahead of a defining 12 months for club and coach.
Just hours after being cut from the Bombers, Nick Hind was planning his next move — and there has been no shortage of offers. Plus, two other ex-AFL players and a social media identity are assessing their options.
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy says he’s “feeling good” after being hospitalised with a mystery illness while holidaying in Queensland.
Jake Stringer has activated a secret clause in his contract to extend his time at Essendon – unless the Dons decide to trade him, while they’ve also made a call on defender Jayden Laverde.
Brad Scott said the Dons needed to improve its list across the board after another disappointing season, and all eyes will be on one of their marquee stars after he was lashed by an AFL great.
Brisbane Lions will have to take the long road in this year’s AFL finals — but their quest for glory will start at the Gabba after sealing a home elimination final despite an unconvincing win over Essendon.
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher wants to be remembered as someone his teammates “loved playing” alongside.
Essendon’s past two seasons have been near-identical and not in a good way, but president David Barham knows the future is bright at the Bombers. Barham goes one-on-one with Mark Robinson.
A Brisbane Lions great refuses to give up on his premiership goal after signing a new deal with the club.
Essendon coach Brad Scott copped some flak for not picking his retiring former captain in what was the Bombers’ final game in Melbourne for the season.
He made his name in red and black, went for the coaching job when Ben Rutten left, and his son is a chance to don the sash come November – but Blake Caracella has informed the club he’ll depart.
The sliding Brisbane Lions are seeking to regain their mental edge before it’s too late.
Essendon is guaranteed access to Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Kako, but was robbed of the chance to see him in action at VFL level on the weekend.
A forgotten Essendon on-baller is poised to receive a big chance against Collingwood after a VFL performance that left his coach “rapt”.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has a warning for AFL fans after a revealing meeting with league umpiring officials this week.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed what the AFL communicated to the Bombers after a number of costly umpiring calls on Saturday night. Plus why the league haven’t publicly clarified the decisions.
Jye Caldwell and Kyle Langford have spoken up about the ‘frustrating’ free kicks paid against Essendon on Saturday night which made Bombers fans livid.
Essendon coach Brad Scott responded firmly when asked to address a series of controversial umpiring decisions on Saturday night.
Geelong claimed a crucial win to stop its slide, but there was only one true talking points at the MCG — the umpiring. SAM LANDSBERGER says the pressure will be on Laura Kane to explain a host of calls which had Bomber fans fuming.
With Darcy Parish sidelined, Zach Merrett needed another sidekick to ignite Essendon’s finals push — enter Jye Caldwell. He speaks to DAN BATTEN about thriving as a Bomber.
Geelong has been smashed by 122 points in its last seven quarters and a key area where the Cats keep failing will leave them vulnerable against Essendon. JOSH BARNES breaks it down.
With some of the AFL’s biggest clubs in the frame to go deep into September, there is set to be an unprecedented rush for tickets. JAY CLARK examines the steps fans will likely have to go to.
Essendon coach Brad Scott reveals why he is pleased Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has been freed to face his side.
Brad Scott won’t be drawn on Essendon’s firming grasp on a top four spot, saying the ladder doesn’t have “any relevance” to the way Essendon is approaching its run home.
Forty years ago, Paul Salmon threatened to redefine Australian football as a giant goalkicker. He talks to SHANNON GILL about whirlwind stardom wrapped in tragedy, the moment it changed and its complex legacy.
Several highly rated Essendon players could be forced out of the Bombers’ side against West Coast as a fleet of first-choice team members return from injury.
With Essendon’s finals push set to step up a notch after the club’s bye, the Bombers coach is not sold on an immediate return for a key big man.
The little things count when you are trying to end a 20-year drought of finals wins and events across the bye could stir Essendon into action.
Essendon has been sitting inside the top four for the better part of two months, but in his mid-season report card, MICK McGUANE unpacks why he thinks Bombers fans will be let down yet again.
The raw numbers painted a concerning picture for Essendon coach Brad Scott as his team heads into the bye after back-to-back losses.
Essendon has the footy world scratching its head with even coach Brad Scott flummoxed by one aspect of his team’s loss to Carlton.
This time last year, after losing to Essendon, Blues fans were calling for Michael Voss’ head. But Sunday night proved this Carlton side is different.
You could be forgiven for thinking the McKay brothers’ clash in the AFL would never happen. GLENN MCFARLANE chats to the McKay family about what makes Ben and Harry’s clash so anticipated.
In the 1980s and 1990s there were few rivalries that could match the fervour of Essendon and Carlton. Two greats who played for both clubs detail what footy has been missing without the powerhouse clubs at the top.
His father won premierships at two clubs, but he is only eligible to join one as a father-son. And he had a unique opportunity during the pre-season with the Bombers.
After a serious spike in free kicks after a rules adjustment, the AFL has been praised for clearing things up with clubs.
Essendon’s King’s Birthday Eve clash with the Blues looks set to grow every year, with 2024 to feature a heartwarming moment pre-game when one of footy’s most famous families reunites.
Brad Scott’s comments about Tarryn Thomas caused a stir among the AFL community, and questions from some Essendon members prompted an email response from the club to clarify its position. READ THE EMAIL HERE.
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