Tippa’s Imperials climb from wooden spoon to grand final
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti didn’t win a final while he was at Essendon but he’s already achieved the feat elsewhere, helping his club to the Sunraysia grand final.
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‘Insulting’ detail of Bombers’ Stringer gamble
Essendon is reportedly “not budging” on its offer to Jake Stringer with new details emerging about a secret meeting behind the scenes.
Eddie throws Pies in mix for shock Stringer trade swoop
Ex-Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has speculated on whether Jake Stringer would fit in at the Magpies as the Bomber contemplates his future.
Grim fallout of Bombers collision
Scans have revealed the extent of damage to Bonnie Toogood’s knee after the Essendon star was in a horror collision with a teammate.
Ralph: Bombers’ dangerous game with ‘loveable rogue’ Stringer
Jake Stringer is desperate to stay at Essendon, but how much are the Bombers willing to test the loyalty of a rare forward actually delivering for them? JON RALPH writes, it’s a dangerous game.
Coming or going? Dons stuck in footy purgatory
Does Brad Scott know if Essendon is close to contending or needs rebuilding? As CALLUM DICK writes, it’s a question that needs answered ahead of a defining 12 months for club and coach.
Local clubs circle delisted Don as ex-AFL players on the look out
Just hours after being cut from the Bombers, Nick Hind was planning his next move — and there has been no shortage of offers. Plus, two other ex-AFL players and a social media identity are assessing their options.
‘I’m feeling good’: Sheeds back in Victoria after holiday health scare
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy says he’s “feeling good” after being hospitalised with a mystery illness while holidaying in Queensland.
Saint delisted but ‘not closing the door’
St Kilda has decided not to offer a veteran midfielder a contract for next season, but he says he’s not finished yet.
Stringer activates secret clause as Dons make call on Laverde
Jake Stringer has activated a secret clause in his contract to extend his time at Essendon – unless the Dons decide to trade him, while they’ve also made a call on defender Jayden Laverde.
Stringer under fire as Bombers face period of key list decisions
Brad Scott said the Dons needed to improve its list across the board after another disappointing season, and all eyes will be on one of their marquee stars after he was lashed by an AFL great.
Lions lock in home final but huge questions linger
Brisbane Lions will have to take the long road in this year’s AFL finals — but their quest for glory will start at the Gabba after sealing a home elimination final despite an unconvincing win over Essendon.
Matter of opinion about Brisbane’s ‘Big Joe’
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher wants to be remembered as someone his teammates “loved playing” alongside.
Robbo v Barham: Unity, division and expectation at Essendon
Essendon’s past two seasons have been near-identical and not in a good way, but president David Barham knows the future is bright at the Bombers. Barham goes one-on-one with Mark Robinson.
Reason Lions veteran will go around again
A Brisbane Lions great refuses to give up on his premiership goal after signing a new deal with the club.
Bombers flip to give champ farewell game
Essendon coach Brad Scott copped some flak for not picking his retiring former captain in what was the Bombers’ final game in Melbourne for the season.
Scott loses top lieutenant in blow to Bombers’ build
He made his name in red and black, went for the coaching job when Ben Rutten left, and his son is a chance to don the sash come November – but Blake Caracella has informed the club he’ll depart.
Area faltering Lions must improve
The sliding Brisbane Lions are seeking to regain their mental edge before it’s too late.
Bombers denied VFL look at top draft prospect
Essendon is guaranteed access to Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Kako, but was robbed of the chance to see him in action at VFL level on the weekend.
A step forward? Comparing Scott’s first two years at Dons
Essendon have fallen away badly in Brad Scott’s first two seasons at the helm. So has anything improved on last year? What’s gone backwards? CHRIS CAVANAGH has the analysis.
Dons urged to make stand against ‘half-hearted’ Stringer
A coaching great says Essendon has to stop accepting “half-hearted efforts’ and called on the club to withdraw its contract offer to Jake Stringer as a statement to other players.
Bombers great questions Scott’s Heppell farewell snub
An Essendon great has questioned the decision to deny former captain Dyson Heppell a farewell game in Melbourne after he was left out of the team to face Sydney.
Dons stars headed to US again in bid to snap finals drought
A group of Essendon players will head to the US again this off-season in a bid to end the club’s two-decade wait for a finals win next year.
‘Lost so much respect’: Bombers legend’s stinging rebuke
An Essendon great has criticised the decision not to play Dyson Heppell in front of a home crowd and singled out several underperforming Bombers.
Coach turns on journo over one question
Essendon coach Brad Scott was in no mood for one journalist’s post-game question over the club’s call not to play a retiring great.
The Dodoro trade steal fuelling Dons’ top-four assault
With Darcy Parish sidelined, Zach Merrett needed another sidekick to ignite Essendon’s finals push — enter Jye Caldwell. He speaks to DAN BATTEN about thriving as a Bomber.
How ruthless Dons can exploit Cats’ greatest vulnerability
Geelong has been smashed by 122 points in its last seven quarters and a key area where the Cats keep failing will leave them vulnerable against Essendon. JOSH BARNES breaks it down.
AFL fans to face unprecedented finals tickets squeeze
With some of the AFL’s biggest clubs in the frame to go deep into September, there is set to be an unprecedented rush for tickets. JAY CLARK examines the steps fans will likely have to go to.
AFL called out for ‘unrealistic’ demands
Essendon coach Brad Scott reveals why he is pleased Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has been freed to face his side.
Scott not focused on top four spot, embraces selection dilemmas
Brad Scott won’t be drawn on Essendon’s firming grasp on a top four spot, saying the ladder doesn’t have “any relevance” to the way Essendon is approaching its run home.
Freakish Fish: Salmon-mania and the fateful day everything changed
Forty years ago, Paul Salmon threatened to redefine Australian football as a giant goalkicker. He talks to SHANNON GILL about whirlwind stardom wrapped in tragedy, the moment it changed and its complex legacy.
Selection squeeze keeps coach wide awake
Several highly rated Essendon players could be forced out of the Bombers’ side against West Coast as a fleet of first-choice team members return from injury.
No guarantees for Bomber cult hero
With Essendon’s finals push set to step up a notch after the club’s bye, the Bombers coach is not sold on an immediate return for a key big man.
‘Another level’: Family news builds Bomber buzz
The little things count when you are trying to end a 20-year drought of finals wins and events across the bye could stir Essendon into action.
McGuane: Why Dons are giving fans false hope
Essendon has been sitting inside the top four for the better part of two months, but in his mid-season report card, MICK McGUANE unpacks why he thinks Bombers fans will be let down yet again.
‘Never seen’ numbers baffle Bombers coach
The raw numbers painted a concerning picture for Essendon coach Brad Scott as his team heads into the bye after back-to-back losses.
‘Never seen this’: Bombers’ bizarre implosion
Essendon has the footy world scratching its head with even coach Brad Scott flummoxed by one aspect of his team’s loss to Carlton.
Why Dons win underlines Blues’ growth – and flag credentials
This time last year, after losing to Essendon, Blues fans were calling for Michael Voss’ head. But Sunday night proved this Carlton side is different.
Brotherly shove? Inside the sibling showdown 10 years in the making
You could be forgiven for thinking the McKay brothers’ clash in the AFL would never happen. GLENN MCFARLANE chats to the McKay family about what makes Ben and Harry’s clash so anticipated.
Hate, passion, pride: Dons, Blues a rivalry footy needs
In the 1980s and 1990s there were few rivalries that could match the fervour of Essendon and Carlton. Two greats who played for both clubs detail what footy has been missing without the powerhouse clubs at the top.
Bombers father-son’s rare experience with his dad
His father won premierships at two clubs, but he is only eligible to join one as a father-son. And he had a unique opportunity during the pre-season with the Bombers.
AFL doubles down on rule change
After a serious spike in free kicks after a rules adjustment, the AFL has been praised for clearing things up with clubs.
Iconic football family set for reunion at Dons-Blues blockbuster
Essendon’s King’s Birthday Eve clash with the Blues looks set to grow every year, with 2024 to feature a heartwarming moment pre-game when one of footy’s most famous families reunites.
Revealed: Dons members emailed to distance club from Thomas
Brad Scott’s comments about Tarryn Thomas caused a stir among the AFL community, and questions from some Essendon members prompted an email response from the club to clarify its position. READ THE EMAIL HERE.
Robbo: Dons’ ‘tough bastard’ holds key to tactical war with Blues
Sam Durham has injected substance into the Dons’ midfield since his arrival. It’s why in what will be a tactical war Sunday night, the former mid-season draft pick may be the key, writes Mark Robinson.
AFL explodes, penalty defies ‘common sense’
AFL fans were left enraged by a seriously harsh umpiring call that appeared to decide Essendon’s thrilling loss to the Gold Coast.
Dons to seek answers after players ‘bewildered’ by umpiring decisions
Essendon coach Brad Scott will seek clarification from the umpiring department after he said his players were blindsided by some decisions on the Gold Coast.
‘I want Stringer’: Rising Sun has star Bomber in crosshairs
There are few tougher tasks in footy than stopping a rampant Jake Stringer. Bodhi Uwland tells CALLUM DICK why he wants that job after emerging as a key member of Gold Coast’s backline.
The Bomber not afraid to say the F word
While he admits the club doesn’t talk about the subject a lot, this Don isn’t shy in bringing up September footy. Especially given a quick chicken stop-off cost him a finals spot a few years ago.
Bombers avoid ‘catastrophe’ after virus outbreak
Establishing Covid protocols during the pandemic helped Essendon avoid a major problem this week after a virus swept through the club.
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