Bombers whittle down list contenders
Essendon have two list vacancies ahead of the 2022 season, and now only two candidates left to fill those positions. See who’s still in the running to become a Bomber here.
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Bombers hope swing man can be forward solution
The piece are coming together in Essendon’s list build but ‘who kicks the goals?’ is still a big question. Ben Rutten reveals his 2022 plans and a new role for high draft pick Aaron Francis.
‘Unlikely’: Star Bomber’s injury blow
He was flying on the track before being grounded by a groin injury that could be worse than first thought for this star Bomber.
‘So excited’: Footy great’s family reveal
Jobe Watson is expecting a third child later this year, with partner Virginia Slaghekke revealing the news on social media.
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Winless Bombers need Daniher, Fantasia to lift
Despite Dylan Shiel showing he could be one of the recruits of the year, Essendon will go into Round 1 without a pre-season win after Geelong cruised to a comfortable JLT Series win at GMHBA Stadium. There’s a bit to be concerned about at the Bombers.
Geelong v Essendon SuperCoach scores
Geelong’s SuperCoach superstars fired against Essendon and the Cats could also provide a couple of key cash cows for Round 1 while a surprise Bombers put himself on the SuperCoach radar.
Hawks, Pies add star power for JLT2
Collingwood and Hawthorn are among the AFL clubs bringing back their stars as teams try to gain some important chemistry in their final pre-season clash of the year. SEE THE JLT SERIES SQUADS
Heppell: Elite pressure will be Bombers’ identity
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says “elite pressure” will form the backbone of the club’s finals tilt this season and nominates Devon Smith as the club’s barometer when it comes to shutting down rivals.
Heppell: How I helped lure Shiel to Bombers
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell’s warmth helped lure a gun player to the club and he’s content to play a selfless midfield role if it will help the Bombers break a decade-long finals drought.
More wealth but AFL’s elite earning less
AFL player wages are rising but less players earned more than $1 million last year as chief executive Gillon McLachlan’s wage continues to dwarf the pay packets of the game’s best players.
Most popular SuperCoach picks at your club
Is your club chock full of SuperCoach stars? We’ve looked at the most popular SuperCoach picks at all 18 clubs following the first round of JLT Series games. How many are in your team?
Blues sent out an SOS to Goddard
Former St Kilda and Essendon superstar Brendon Goddard has revealed Carlton was prepared to throw him an AFL lifeline as his career and off-field contribution was recognised by the AFLPA.
Robbo: How much time does Bolton get?
Carlton has always said it expected the third and fourth years of its rebuild to be the toughest but is that just giving coach Brendon Bolton and his players an easy out? Mark Robinson on what he likes and dislikes at every club as we head into the 2019 season.
SuperCoach guns to watch in JLT 1
We can finally stop guessing and watch our SuperCoach favourites and gambles in action as the JLT Series kicks off. Check out our players to watch from every match.
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