‘Frustrated’ Don could seek trade, top-10 pick’s sad reality
A Bomber may seek a fresh start at season’s end, while another could have played his last game in the AFL. Jon Ralph has the latest.
Essendon
‘Sometimes you give a bit of lip’: Bolton on that Dons taunt
Shai Bolton was one of the instigators of several skirmishes in Fremantle’s fiery win over Essendon on Thursday night – and his scoreboard taunt had the footy world talking.
B-grade Bombers gave a yelp, but they won’t decide Scott’s legacy
Essendon didn’t disgrace themselves against a superior side away from home. But it is clear what the club is lacking — and Brad Scott’s legacy depends on it.
Footy world reacts as AFL ground pounded
Optus Stadium’s revamped surface is under a major microscope following three AFL games and an Origin clash in less than a week.
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Brutal Baz and Cats sink Bombers to new low
When Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are at their best together, there aren’t many who can keep up – but what Essendon fans saw at the MCG on Saturday was another crushing blow.
The Blues won — but is anyone convinced?
Carlton did what they needed to do against an injury-hit Essendon. But the performance wouldn’t have given their faithful much confidence 2025 will amount to anything special.
Carlton or Essendon: Which club is closer to its next premiership?
They both have 16 premierships but look a long way off their 17th. We delve into the key areas defining Carlton and Essendon to determine which club will get to the promised land first.
‘Crazy amount of talent’: Heppell’s praise for young Bombers
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has declared the Bombers young list has an exciting future with Nate Caddy winning the ultimate praise from his former teammate.
Essendon turf war: Windy Hill stoush escalates amid court threat
Essendon’s football and cricket clubs are at loggerheads over use of the iconic Windy Hill, with allegations of threats which could cause the conflict to end up in court.
Watch: Academy Bomber’s dazzling VFL debut
One of Essendon’s next-generation Bombers is flying up the draft boards after a three-goal VFL debut. Watch his highlights here.
Brave Bombers fall short as huge SuperCoach bargain emerges
Jye Caldwell has emerged as a midyear SuperCoach steal after leading a second-half comeback which threatened to inspire Essendon to a huge boilover before falling short against Brisbane.
‘Absolute star’: Why Nate Caddy could haunt North Melbourne
What Nate Caddy did against the reigning premiers at the Gabba warrants a closer look at the 2023 national draft — and it shines the spotlight on North Melbourne, among some other clubs.
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