Track watch: Beefed-up Martin sets standard for Dons
Essendon’s new mantra was clear during an early pre-season session on Friday. JOSH BARNES brings you all the key track notes from Tullamarine.
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‘Discrimination’: Six-figure settlement ends Dons’ Dodoro era
The Adrian Dodoro era at Essendon is officially over, but not without one last deal going down to the wire, this time involving legal proceedings with the Fair Work Commission.
List Manager: Stringer statement proves Dons finally serious
Brad Scott sent a warning to his players before the 2024 season, now he might see Jake Stringer’s exit as the moment he begins to make the Bombers a powerhouse once more.
Why Dons had quiet trade period as club ponders top 20 draft play
The scenario that would most likely see Essendon trade back into the top 20 of this year’s draft can be revealed. Plus the reason for the club’s inactive trade period.
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Frustrated Draper should play, says ruck partner
Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein says he expects Sam Draper to return after a turbulent week following his podcast comments.
Dodoro from the clouds: Inside the Durham draft heist
In a recruiting world full of leaks, doublecrossing and espionage, Sydney still never saw Essendon coming in the 2021 mid-season draft. Jon Ralph looks back at just how the Dons landed their new star.
‘It’s disrespectful’: Coach scorches star forward
Essendon coach Brad Scott has spoken candidly about his conversation with Sam Draper after his team’s win over West Coast.
‘Disappointed, disrespectful’: Scott clarifies Draper absence
Sam Draper’s comments about Luke Beveridge caused a diplomatic incident north of the Yarra this week but did it cause his absence against the Eagles? Brad Scott clarified post-match.
‘Overwhelmed’: Ex-Don opens up on Cats VFL exit, AFL regrets
Brayden Ham played the first two games of the VFL season then decided it wasn’t for him. The former Essendon player reflects on the challenges he has faced since being delisted.
Bombers star apologises for spreading rumour
Essendon forward Sam Draper has been scolded by his football club apologised after spreading a rumour about a rival club.
Ultimate success and mateship: Why star Bomber inked huge deal
Essendon have locked down a key piece of their future in Andrew McGrath, and the star half-back says the challenge of ending Essendon’s premiership drought enticed him to put pen to paper.
Draper reaches out to Bevo over podcast comments
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has reached out to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge after he made comments on a podcast about the Dogs’ list.
Bombers embrace selection ‘dilemma’
A rising star’s return could force a significant personnel change at Essendon as coach Brad Scott reveals whether the Bombers will play “tall ball” again.
Hird: It’s time for an independent review of Dons’ saga
As the Chinese swimming scandal rolls on, it’s time for a proper judicial review established by the government of ASADA’s and WADA’s handling of the Essendon drug saga, writes ALLAN HIRD.
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