Merrett brushes off fan angst after pre-season horror show
Essendon captain Zach Merrett has played down fan fears after the club’s pre-season capitulation against St Kilda, urging them not to panic.
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Will Dons’ prized draft haul finally blossom in 2024?
Essendon’s 2020 draft haul of Cox, Perkins and Reid gave fans plenty to get excited about then, but heading into 2024, where exactly do they stand in the pecking order at the Bombers?
Membrey returns as fresh faces help resurgent Saints smoke Dons
The Saints unleashed some fresh faces in their first hit-out of the season, with new recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner making a splash. Meanwhile Brad Scott would have been left wondering what his Bombers got out of the thumping.
‘Why we exist as a footy club’: Dons leaders look to break streak
Zach Merrett will lead the Dons again in 2024, with him and partner-in-crime Andy McGrath hoping the club is able to overcome its dreaded finals streak.
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Top draft pick ready to defy early doubters
There was no shortage of fans questioning why North Melbourne drafted a midfielder over a boom forward prospect in 2020. This might be the year we find out.
Extreme measures AFL clubs are using to fight Covid threat
From heart tests to asking players to bring their own water bottles to training, AFL teams have implemented measures to dodge an Omicron disaster. See what your club is doing.
Fixture reshuffle revealed as Covid takes down two games
Playing lists have been decimated by Covid at two AFLW clubs, forcing the league into a sudden reshuffle to ensure this weekend’s round continues.
Why Giants knew business-savvy Hird was their man
It took just one hour of listening to James Hird and then a follow-up pre-Christmas retreat before the Giants realised this could be a perfect partnership. Why they knew he was their man.
Next big thing? Key figure to drive Bombers’ rise up ladder
Essendon is out to improve on their eighth-placed finish and a young gun will be crucial to their hopes of ascending further. Full analysis of Essendon’s 2022 prospects.
Fandemic: How loyal AFL members have been rewarded
The AFL will look forward to welcoming back Victorian footy fans this season – here is how the loyal members have been rewarded for sticking by their club during the pandemic.
Christmas Q&A: AFL young guns reveal their worst gifts
What’s the worst gift you’ve ever recieved on Christmas? We asked a group of the AFL’s youngest stars and for one it goes past just socks and jocks.
Financial report: Pies take net loss as entire league thrives
Despite two chaotic, Covid-hit seasons teams around the league emerged with healthy profits except for the powerhouse Pies, here is why.
How close Dustin came to US gig as son’s punt pays off
With son Mason making his mark in the US as a punter in college football, Essendon great Dustin Fletcher has revealed just how close he came to following the American dream.
‘Play on’: McLachlan backs AFL against Omicron
The AFL are committed to ‘playing on’ in season 2022 despite the new Omicron variant that threatens the nation. Here is how they plan to battle it.
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