Dusty-like Stringer keeps Bombers’ season alive
Jake Stringer played one of the individual games of the season — including a moment that drew comparisons with Dustin Martin — to edge out the gallant Hawks.
Essendon
‘Unbelievable’ star turns back the clock
Jake Stringer played one of the best games of his career for Essendon in the Bombers’ hard-fought win over Hawthorn on Sunday.
AFL star backflips with monster new deal
Essendon’s high-stakes gamble on star Zach Merrett has paid off with a huge new contract after reports he could have walked to a rival club.
Bombers sniffing around Tigers weapon
The Bombers have reportedly made a bold-faced inquiry regarding the future of Tigers star Shai Bolton and potential massive offers.
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How Hird blindsided mate Choco
Mark ‘Choco’ Williams says he attended James Hird’s wedding and considered him a “very good friend”. The Bombers legend perhaps had other ideas as he chased the Essendon coaching job in 2010.
Kennett whacks AFL over Stephenson ruling
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett says he is “disturbed” the AFL has allowed banned Collingwood forward Jaidyn Stephenson to return in the VFL, which has handed the Magpies an “unfair advantage”.
AFL tips: Why Tiger tragic has picked Lions
Richmond hosts Brisbane in another top-four stoush, and the result could decide tipping competitions around the country. So why has Jon Ralph abandoned his Tigers?
How Vic club can pry Keath out of Adelaide
Adelaide defender Alex Keath loves the club and the city but there’s one thing that could entice him to move. Jon Ralph rates this year’s top 25 trade targets.
Ultimate guide to where your club can finish
How can Richmond finish as minor premier? Would the Bulldogs hold onto eighth if they lost? We’ve crunched the numbers on every possible scenario for your team in Round 23 to find out the best and worse-case scenarios.
Dons ring Bellchambers, Rough won’t travel
Essendon could bring in big gun Tom Bellchambers for its blockbuster with Collingwood, but Hawthorn didn’t quite “shoot Bambi”, even though retiring great Jarryd Roughead won’t make the trip to WA. EVERY CLUB’S INJURIES
Run home: Can Clarko conjure a Hawks miracle?
Hawthorn needs to defeat reigning premier West Coast in Perth and have other unlikely results go its way to play finals. But with Alastair Clarkson at the helm, can we really rule the Hawks out? LADDER + RUN HOME
Smith: Why I chose Bombers over Blues
It’s that time of the season when players are considering their future. Devon Smith never thought he’d play for another club but once he decided he needed a change, Essendon was the club for him.
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