Dons injury blow opens door for fairytale debut
The Bombers’ forward line has suffered another injury blow but it could pave the way for a former teenage star to make his AFL debut
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Star Bomber optimistic about Stringer’s round 1 hopes
Zach Merrett is embracing the Bombers’ brutal fixture to kick off the AFL season but he wants a star teammate there alongside him.
What Dons legends think of Malthouse flag prediction
Mick Malthouse raised eyebrows when he tipped an Essendon premiership in 2022. Here’s what a few Bomber legends think of his prediction and whether the finals drought could finally end.
Scans confirm worst for Saints’ injured stars
St Kilda will be without six key players for its Round 1 showdown with Collingwood as it counts the cost of a bruising AAMI Series win against Essendon.
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Robbo: Will Bombers show they care?
The reputation and character of Essendon’s players will be determined against St Kilda today and all that fans expect at the very least is effort, writes MARK ROBINSON.
McGuane: Bombers miss ‘agitator’ Goddard
The Bombers were terrible in Round 1 and the club’s leaders are under the microscope. But are they missing their former agitator more than anyone expected? MICK MCGUANE looks at Essendon’s issues.
Will Saints offer Coniglio $1.5m a year?
St Kilda missed out on Dylan Shiel last year despite offering more than Essendon, Carlton and Hawthorn. How high will they go to lure GWS star Stephen Coniglio? JON RALPH rates all 61 free agents.
Hird set for footy return
Former Essendon coach James Hird is finally returning to football – in a new commentary role which will be a major shake-up to the footy media landscape. The AFL great has also spoken about his mental health battles.
Was this the cause of Essendon’s Round 1 failure?
Essendon coach John Worsfold has questioned whether the Bombers’ extended 16-day break contributed to their Round 1 capitulation.
Listen: Why did ‘pathetic’ Roos avoid the blowtorch?
Essendon has been heavily criticised for its Round 1 stinker against the Giants however, there is one club that should have copped the same level of scrutiny according to the SuperFooty podcast team. LISTEN HERE
Rival clubs circle overlooked Bomber
Darcy Parish is being chased by a long list of Victorian clubs including Geelong as the Bombers consider whether to reward his five-goal VFL performance.
Tiger, Giant top free agency hit list
A premiership Tiger and a gun GWS midfielder head the list of 61 free agents sent to all 18 AFL clubs today. See who from your club could be on the move.
The Tackle: Return of the big Dogs a delight
There was much to like out of Western Bulldogs’ fighting win over Sydney on Saturday night. But two star Dogs on-ballers, one returning from a year out, had MARK ROBINSON smiling.
Field Marshal: The pressure problem facing Bombers, Woosha
It may only be one game, but the Bombers have work to do after an ordinary pre-season translated into a disastrous Round 1 that set new lows for pressure, defence and contested ball.
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