Stand with Betts: Clubs join fight against racism
Eddie Betts moved a nation with his passionate appeal to unite us all against racism. All 18 clubs have heard the message and are standing with the indigenous great.
Essendon
Minnows could pay for lack of faith
The Gold Coast Suns could pay in more ways than one when a discarded big man returns with Essendon coming off the best game of his career.
Bombers in push to regain crucial running defender
Essendon will contest the suspension handed to one of its defenders as it looks to its strengthen its backline for its crunch clash with the Gold Coast.
Left-field name emerges in hunt to replace Hocking
A surprise candidate has popped up for the plum AFL football operations role – and his club has given him its blessing to take part in the interview process.
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Bombers have another injury headache
A day after star midfielder Zach Merrett sent a scare through Essendon, the Bombers have revealed a star defender has been sidelined by a hamstring injury.
Dons still waiting on Joey to reach full speed
The wait continues for key forward Joe Daniher to resume full training at Essendon but the club remains upbeat about his progress over the past month and that he remains on track.
Bombers back Ben’s All-Star bid
Essendon has thrown its support behind Aussie NBA young gun Ben Simmons’ bid to become the first Australian in the All-Star game, Bombers’ prime mover Zach Merrett urging fans of the sash to vote for the Dons supporter.
Shiel be ripe for a SuperCoach bargain
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Father-son prospect Tom Hird joins Bombers
Talk about a sight for sore eyes. A Hird burning up the track at Essendon pre-season training. But it wasn’t James. Bomber fans, meet father-son prospect Tom, who has donned the red and black.
The Phantom’s SuperCoach formguide: Essendon
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The footy greats who shaped the Bombers
Essendon was a pioneer of the VFA and VFL — winning the first VFL premiership — and today spearheads honouring our Diggers and indigenous past. History shows that the Bombers always lead from the front. These are the players and coaches who made the Bombers a footy powerhouse.
Lewis cops Demons dressing down
AFL DAILY: MELBOURNE coach Simon Goodwin has given his players a warning to be on their best behaviour against Brisbane while Geelong and its elite performance manager have parted ways.
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