Two reasons why future could get even brighter for Dons
A strategic masterstroke from then-coach James Hird could help Essendon land the twin sons of a former Bombers livewire almost a decade later.
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Why big Parish call could help Bombers keep Merrett
Essendon young gun Darcy Parish has declared he’s not going anywhere – and his signature may be enough to convince a star teammate to stay at Bomberland.
The glaring problem West Coast must fix
The West Coast Eagles lost their first regular season game in Perth since 2019 on Saturday but the side’s problems don’t end there.
Bombers break Eagles’ crazy streak
The Essendon Bombers have become the first team since August 2019 to defeat the West Coast Eagles in Perth in a regular season game.
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Could Pies throw Goddard an AFL lifeline?
BRENDON Goddard won’t be at Essendon next year but he could slot straight into the Collingwood defence, or offer experience at the Cats. Which other unonctracted players are up for grabs?
Inside story: How Blues stalked Shiel deal
ESSENDON eventually got their man in Dylan Shiel, but the last minute trade deal could have been very different. Mick Warner goes inside Carlton’s audacious bid to steal the GWS star from the Bombers.
What is your club’s best 22 for 2019?
THE trade period is done and now your club’s best 22 for 2019 is starting to take shape. Who is in it right now? Check out our SuperFooty predictions for all 18 teams and have your say on who should come in and out.
Buckenara: Did trade period improve your club’s list?
THE trade period is now over after 39 deals were completed. Expert recruiter and list guru Gary Buckenara analyses every club’s trade moves, gives them a grading and names the big winners and losers.
The Phantom’s mega trade period analysis
IT was a huge AFL trade period with some big — and some not so big — names moving clubs. The Phantom gives his analysis on how every traded player fits into their new side and the world of SuperCoach in 2019.
Does Shiel make Bombers a flag contender?
DYLAN Shiel is on the way but there are plenty of other areas the Bombers can improve in 2019. List guru Gary Buckenara looks at the current squad and puts the heat on the players who must step up next season.
Done deals: Every completed trade
A FRANTIC final day of trading has seen all but one of the major trades completed. See every deal that has been made during the 2018 exchange period.
Trade ratings: The good, the bad and the ugly
FROM an early move for Tom Lynch, to deadline day thrillers for the likes of Dylan Shiel and Dayne Beams, this AFL trade period had everything. But how did your team fare? Our experts grade every club. VOTE
Dons get their man at the last minute
IT took until the final moments of the trade period, but Essendon finally caved into GWS’s demands for star midfielder Dylan Shiel, who will don the sash in 2019.
Shiel deal in limbo as Dons, Giants reach impasse
A STAND-off between Essendon and Greater Western Sydney over a deal for Dylan Shiel is set to drag on until Wednesday night’s trade deadline with the two teams deadlocked over the midfield jet’s value.
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