New Bomber’s vow to ‘not waste’ family’s remarkable sacrifice
Isaac Kako has paid tribute to his family’s sacrifice in order to give him and his siblings a better life, as the small forward becomes the only current AFL player of Iraqi heritage.
Essendon
Revealed: Dons, Suns hold power in AFL trading’s new era
Critics of Essendon’s pick nine trade with Melbourne — prepare to eat humble pie. As JOSH BARNES reports, the Bombers are set to wield a powerful hand in 2025. And, they’re not alone.
Broke playing AFL: The day Mal Michael almost quit Pies
The average AFL wage is more than $400,000 — but footy wasn’t always so glamorous. Mal Michael tells the SACKED podcast about living on $250 a week and the meeting which stopped him quitting football.
‘Absolute blunder’: Essendon’s ‘staggering’ draft move smashed
The Bombers had a relatively quiet trade period by their standards, instead focusing on Isaac Kako. But after securing the small forward, their method has been whacked by a draft expert.
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’I grabbed him by the nuts’: Wild stories from Dons-Tigers brawl
Ahead of their clash at the MCG on Saturday night, GLENN MCFARLANE relives the infamous Windy Hill Brawl between Essendon and Richmond 50 years ago.
Forward’s ban the final straw for Bombers
Essendon coach Brad Scott will make an extraordinary approach to the AFL following a second Bomber’s suspension this season.
How Dons helped former Roo McKay re-discover a love of footy
Essendon defender Ben McKay tells JAY CLARK he’s happy to be at the Bombers after seeing eight wins in eight years at the Roos, while recording a big win over his former team.
McGuane: Scott carries same ‘aura’ as Sheedy at Dons
Brad Scott took the Roos to two prelim finals as a coach, but MICK MCGUANE writes, it seems he’s more equipped for the job the second time around, as Essendon continues its surge.
Roos coach can’t fault free-agent duo
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he’s happy for his former players, but will Kangaroos supporters feel the same on Sunday?
Finals lock? Why Bombers can combat big man’s possible surgery
Essendon could be without Sam Draper for an extended period, but it may not matter as the Bombers look to cash in on a fantastic start to the 2024 season, and their fans dare to dream.
AFL star’s celebration for girl is all class
Essendon’s Matt Guelfi has won over the football world with a celebration of sheer class during the Bombers’ big win.
Doubters beware: The evidence that proves Bombers are for real
For an age the Bombers have continued to tease their fans, only to fall flat on their faces. After another big win, it seems that finally, the AFL’s sleeping giant has awoken.
Hogan’s ‘special’ act after teammate’s death
Jesse Hogan, who played alongside Cam McCarthy with the Dockers, has made his own tribute after the forward’s shock death.
No media ban on Draper, says Bombers coach
Essendon coach Brad Scott insists the club hasn’t tried to silence Sam Draper as he races the clock to be fit to face GWS.
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