Bombers gun’s big call on fitness
A second-year Essendon rising star is talking up his pre-season campaign as the Bombers eye a new look up forward in 2025.
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‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
James Hird splits from wife after 27 years
AFL legend James Hird and wife Tania have reportedly separated after keeping a secret for more than a year.
Track watch: Young Bomber makes match sim statement
A fringe Essendon midfielder has torn match play to shreds during a Saturday morning session where several of Brad Scott’s tweaks for 2025 were revealed.
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Bombers veterans in scrap for spots
Essendon coach Brad Scott says “horses for courses” remains his mantra as two champion players pose a major selection challenge.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
‘More dangerous’: Caddy shows way ahead for Bombers
A week after being omitted for ‘team balance’, Nate Caddy made a big impression for Essendon. His emergence could show the way ahead for the Bombers in the rundown to September.
‘Excited’ Scott sings Caddy’s praises
Essendon coach Brad Scott says the breakout performance of a top-10 pick has given the Bombers “the best problem to have”.
Bombers make statement at the ‘G
Essendon’s defence looked all at sea as Jack Crisp ran riot for three consecutive first-term goals at the MCG – but the Bombers steadied and then broke away to silence the doubters.
It’s official: Dons the real deal as Scott finds his perfect mix
Before the round, Essendon had not beaten a team currently in the top eight. But that all changed on Friday night, as Brad Scott orchestrated a Bombers statement win over Collingwood.
‘Stop Daicos’: Bombers expose Collingwood
One key Collingwood name was front of mind as Essendon finally silenced some critics with a key victory over the AFL premiers.
McGuane: What Pies really need from Darcy Moore tonight
It’s a blockbuster at the MCG – and we’ll learn a lot about both Collingwood and Essendon tonight, writes MICK McGUANE. Will the real Darcy Moore stand up? The skipper isn’t Craig McRae’s only issue.
Caldwell: Dons won’t fall off cliff again in home stretch
Last year the Dons sat fifth after Round 17 before bombing out of the top eight by season’s end. Star onballer Jye Caldwell says this time will be different. Plus see his take on the midfield mix.
Bomber set to revive stalled career
A forgotten Essendon on-baller is poised to receive a big chance against Collingwood after a VFL performance that left his coach “rapt”.
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