Cooked? Sidebottom’s emphatic message to ‘old Pies’ doubters
Collingwood was supposed to be too old and too slow. Yet its sixth win on the trot was spearheaded by a 34-year-old enjoying the ultimate career renaissance.
Essendon
MCG’s response to Welcome to Country booing
After booing marred a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier on Anzac Day, all eyes were on the MCG ahead of the big match.
Inside Sheedy’s phone call that changed the shape of Anzac Day
Two bitter foes came together over the phone in 1994, and months later, tens of thousands were turned away from a packed MCG as footy’s biggest non-finals game was born. Here’s how it happened.
30 years on: Where ‘95 Anzac Day Pies, Dons are now
The Collingwood-Essendon Anzac Day tradition started with a draw all the way back in 1995. Who played in that epic? And what are they doing 30 years later? We look at every name.
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‘Feeling sick’: AFL star wasting his career
An AFL club has been labelled a “one-man” team and an “excuse factory” after a horror loss left the struggling team reeling.
‘Most overpaid player’ torn to shreds
Kane Cornes has turned the flamethrower on Essendon’s playing list, brutally calling out one of the club’s big name players.
Why the Dons’ slow start shouldn’t surprise anyone
Essendon was belted by Adelaide on Saturday and while the defensive play wasn’t up to scratch, the 0-2 start could hardly be a surprise given steps taken by the club in recent years.
The real deal? Stunning Crows send MCG warning
Another week, more Izak Rankine magic and another record for Matthew Nicks’ new-look Crows. And what they did on Saturday, running riot over a ‘weak’ Essendon, has rivals on notice.
Damning stats show just how bad Bombers are
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
‘I’m glad I was let go’: Essendon player reveals horror year
Delisted Bomber Nick Hind endured a traumatic end to his AFL days which included the alleged murder of his cousin, Hannah McGuire. Ahead of a special tribute this weekend, he opens up on how it affected his career.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
Essendon hung around against a hot Hawthorn side, but one key deficiency in their game must be rectified if they want to win this week. Read Nathan Buckley’s Super Saturday preview here.
Rival club prepping insane Harley Reid offer
A Victorian AFL club is reportedly planning to unleash its massive war chest in a bid to poach West Coast young gun Harley Reid.
Hawk benefiting most from Battle, Barrass move — and it’s not Sicily
Much has been made of James Sicily’s new-found freedom after Hawthorn traded in Tom Barrass and Josh Battle. But another Hawk is flying under the radar without much attention at all.
Footy world erupts at ‘extraordinary’ drama
There might be a new contender for the AFL’s most disliked player after he was caught up in several controversial calls on Friday.
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