Harley’s big hint on future as big clubs stay in the hunt
Harley Reid has given the biggest indication of where his short-term future lies as a big club is keen to chase another big fish despite being burned.
Essendon
Early Tackle: No malice, but May must be handed a holiday
Steven May didn’t line Francis Evans up when he collided with the Blues forward, but he still got him high – and in today’s footy that’s enough, writes Josh Barnes.
Essendon’s mid-year recruits a silver lining after Giant bombing
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
Top 2027 AFL draft pick dazzles but will he be Bombers saviour?
Essendon father-son prospect Koby Bewick speaks on the potential of following in his father’s footsteps at Essendon and the hype surrounding him as a predicted top 2027 draft star.
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Pass the remote: AFL killing prime time footy with smashed Bombers
Everyone could have predicted how the depleted Bombers taking on the high flying Giants was going to end, and the AFL’s fixturing is ‘killing’ its prime time spots.
Footy world stunned by GWS star’s acts
Jake Stringer was having a field day against his old club on Thursday night and it didn’t sit well with scores of Essendon fans.
‘Killing Thursday footy’: How Dons became unwatchable in 62 days
Two days after finalising its 2025 fixture, the AFL had a serious problems on its hands. The NFL would know what to do with the oversaturation of the Bombers, should the league follow suit?
Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
‘Pointy end’: High flying Stringer opens up on Giant switch
In sensational form and feeling settled in Sydney, Jake Stringer concedes his hunger for finals football helped drive his decision to leave the Bombers, as he prepares to meet his former teammates for the first time.
Wednesday footy? How Round 24 fixture could look
How do you fit two games for Essendon and Gold Coast into one weekend of footy? That’s the equation the AFL has to solve – and Jon Ralph unpacks how it may look.
AFL legend urges Merrett to move to Hawks to chase flag glory
An AFL legend says he would have been ‘bitter and twisted’ if he had finished his career without a flag – and is urging Bombers captain Zach Merrett to seek riches and glory at Hawthorn.
Martin’s ACL tear confirmed; Dons’ pledge to players over injuries
Nic Martin will miss 12 months with an ACL tear, with another key Don facing time on the sidelines, while the club has made a pledge to players over their horror injury run.
Footy world unites against MCG horror show
Richmond and Essendon are proud AFL clubs, but they became a laughing stock on Saturday night after a horror show at the MCG.
Dons, Port father-sons headline top 2027 draft prospects to watch
A host of under-16 talents will be under the watchful eye of recruiters — including several father-sons. We assess the top prospects from the 2027 draft crop as the next round of the U16 champs loom.
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