‘Unfortunate’ incident leaves dream in tatters
An AFL star has been robbed of his maiden finals appearance after attending a Covid-19 exposure site in Melbourne last week.
Essendon
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Bombers lock in Daniher return
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Shiel confident Bombers mids will be ready
Dylan Shiel has had a faultless pre-season in contrast to some of his teammates but says Essendon’s full complement of midfielders will be available to take on his former club in Round 1.
Daniher finally ready to return
After nine months on the sidelines, it’s time. Essendon coach John Worsfold says star forward Joe Daniher is ready to go — and that might mean a start against Carlton in the Bombers’ JLT opener.
New signs to send messages from coaches mid-game
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Hird wanted: Clubs sound out former Dons coach
It appears there are no shortage of suitors ready to welcome ex-Essendon coach James Hird back into the coaching fold, with a number of clubs sounding out the Bombers legend about a potential comeback to coaching.
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