‘Heartbreak’: AFL great’s wedding called off
The footy legend father of a Channel 7 star has gone public with the family’s heartbreak after his son’s wedding was suddenly called off.
Essendon
One Giant battle: Can you really teach an old Don new tricks?
The Jake Stringer propaganda machine was in full swing at GWS before his latest injury setback. ED BOURKE explores whether Stringer will ever get back to his matchwinning best as a Giant.
‘Career-best’ Stringer tipped to leave Dons with Giant regrets
Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan has hailed the impact of Jake Stringer and outlined how he thinks the former Bomber will take the GWS attack to the next level. Will Essendon live to regret losing him?
Merrett: I’ve had to stop being a ‘very selfish footballer’
Essendon captain Zach Merrett has opened up on juggling fatherhood with holding one of the most important roles at an AFL club and how he’s learning to embrace the challenges.
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Succession complete: Dodoro, Bombers to officially part ways
After 36 years at Essendon, veteran list boss Adrian Dodoro is set to walk away completely and formally step down from his role in the club’s recruiting department.
McGuane: The devastating backline stat crippling Bombers
Essendon has three players in the top 10 worst defensive one-on-one loss percentages for the season. MICK McGUANE unpacks the damning backline stats crippling the Bombers.
Sheedy steps aside from Bombers board as tumultuous period ends
Essendon icon Kevin Sheedy will step down from the club’s board at the end of the season, having joined in 2020 to rebuild the club’s footy department.
‘Huge confidence’: Bomber gun in for long haul
As Melbourne implodes after missing the finals, the opposite is happening at Essendon with another gun signing on despite the team’s floundering season.
‘I don’t blame anyone’: Retiring Heppell on Dons’ darkest hour
Retiring Essendon champion Dyson Heppell was one of the public faces of the club’s supplements saga. He tells JAY CLARK about why he harbours no ill will to those involved.
No guarantees for retiring champion
Not calling quits on its finals campaign, Essendon is weighing up other options at selection that could sideline Dyson Heppell.
‘Nothing’s easy’: Scott laments another Bombers season fadeout
Bombers coach Brad Scott promises fans his players are more disappointed than anybody to see their finals hopes disappear as he promises to make a ‘concerted effort’ to fix their issues.
Bombers coach responds to star’s stalled talks
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed whether he is concerned by dragging negotiations with a star forward.
Dons provide Winderlich update after fears over neck injury
Essendon has given an update on former speedster Jason Winderlich after fears of a serious neck injury playing local footy, calling him a ‘valued member of the Essendon family’.
‘Massive strength’: Finals belief returns
There’s a key factor holding Essendon back from making the finals but it isn’t belief, which has been restored.
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