Fans unleash on ‘ridiculous’ AFL farce
A Western Bulldogs young gun has ruined the Essendon fairytale but fans have been left furious over the calls that made it possible.
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Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
‘Unfortunate’ incident leaves dream in tatters
An AFL star has been robbed of his maiden finals appearance after attending a Covid-19 exposure site in Melbourne last week.
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Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
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Malthouse: Woosha living in Hird, Sheedy shadows
John Worsfold isn’t a golden boy at the Bombers like James Hird, Kevin Sheedy and Mark Thompson before him. So, how does he win over an anxious fan base after Essendon’s latest finals failure?
Worsfold will coach Bombers in 2020
After mounting speculation over the future of John Worsfold, Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell has moved to provide certainty over the coach’s job for next season.
Clutch Bomber keeps VFL flag hopes alive
How about that Bomber fans! Essendon rookie Tom Jok has put you into a VFL preliminary final, after the Bombers snatched victory from the jaws of defeat out at Port Melbourne.
Major talking points from week one of finals
Chris Scott’s leaving out Rhys Stanley due to rain, Dylan Grimes’ ‘dive’ and GWS’ physicality against Western Bulldogs. The opening week of finals had plenty for the fans to digest.
Eagles learn Nic Nat’s hair-pull retaliation
A furious Nic Naitanui saw red when Zach Merrett pulled at his dreadlocked hair, ragdolling the Bomber into the fence and earning the attention of the MRO during last night’s Elimination Final. The Eagles have just learned his penalty.
Trade news: Dogs eye triple treat
The Western Bulldogs hope a trio of trade targets can turn them into a long-term premiership threat. Plus Eddie Betts’ potential Carlton conundrum, Ollie Wines, Todd Goldstein, Isaac Smith and more.
Robbo: Woosha or Lyon? Dons’ tough call
A disappointing finals exit will put more heat on John Worsfold but Essendon must make an immediate decision on the coach. If the Bombers decide to dump him, Ross Lyon appeals as his replacement, writes Mark Robinson.
Bombers suffer finals stage fright again
Essendon’s finals drought has continued after again failing to handle the pressure of September and few players can hold their head high in the big loss to West Coast.
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