Dons weigh up putting first-round picks on table for Reid
Brad Scott has admitted the Dons are well placed to make a significant offer for Eagle Harley Reid. Plus Will Day provides an update on his injury. See everything you missed on TV last night.
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Cause of Anzac Day MCG phone chaos revealed
The MCG is confident it can avoid a repeat of the issue which caused both coaching boxes to lose communications during Friday’s Anzac Day blockbuster. Here’s what happened.
Bobby stole the show – but Anzac Day proves Don has it too
The Daicos brothers started it and Bobby Hill ended it. But, in between, two young Bombers showed just what future Anzac Days might look like. GLENN McFARLANE dissects how it played out.
Inside the MCG phone drama which left coaches ‘helpless’
Brad Scott says “as helpless as I have felt in a quarter of footy” when the MCG phones went down on Anzac Day. This is what happened and how the coaches responded.
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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.
Kako the Rising Star? Dons’ young guns fire in pre-season hitout
Essendon fans had resigned themselves to a long, painful season in 2025, but under Tuesday night lights in Geelong there was proof that there may be plenty to cheer for in some young stars.
Crow blow: Long-term target poised to snub Adelaide
Adelaide’s search for a long-term successor to Reilly O’Brien has hit a huge hurdle, with SA product Sam Draper determined to stay in Melbourne and ink a new Essendon deal.
Young Bombers give fans glimmer of hope
Isaac Kako and Nate Caddy have made an early statement for the Bombers, combining for seven goals in a pre-season win over Geelong.
Ralph: False dawns or not, time for Dons fans to accept reality
The Bombers know they won’t win the premiership this year, writes JON RALPH. But they can setup a future that not only ends the dreaded finals drought, but wins a flag too.
Bombers’ bid to help unearth next Kako, Prespakis in local area
Essendon has strengthened its connection its bid to a local footy competition in a move which it hopes help find more young guns from Melbourne’s northwest. See the details.
Hird: Essendon 34 has to be envious of WADA’s Sinner debacle
WADA determined Jannik Sinner didn’t try and cheat despite testing positive to a banned substance. Neither did the Essendon 34, and they didn’t test positive at all. Allan Hird writes, it’s time for change.
Every Bomber rated: Sole A-grader tells damning tale
Essendon fell away from finals contention late last season and then traded away Jake Stringer. So where does this list really sit? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate and rank every player.
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