Record mid-season draft haul could save Essendon’s year
The Bombers’ key position stars are dropping like flies, but with the mid-season draft around the corner some much needed reinforcements will arrive. See who could don the red and black.
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Staying or going? The status of every uncontracted Bomber
Essendon has 14 players who come off contract this year — including breakout defensive star Zach Reid and free agent Sam Draper. Who will re-sign and who’s likely to move on?
‘If it was early in the game…’: Were Tigers robbed against Roos?
The Tigers almost stole victory against the Roos, but were they robbed of a chance to do so? Coach Adem Yze says one late umpiring call might have been different earlier in the game.
The inside edge helping cricketers prosper as Cat B footballers
James O’Donnell is part of a growing number of cricketers to make the successful transition to football. Ed Bourke explores how he did it and why so many others have enjoyed success.
‘Visionary, hard arse’: Tributes flow for footy legend Robert Walls
Tributes have flooded in from across the footy world for Robert Walls, after the 74-year-old chose to end his life on Thursday after a gruelling cancer fight. Here’s what people had to say.
‘Rubbish’ or perfection? Trade anomaly unlocks Jackson’s return
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
‘Thought I’d lost the game’: Tiger cub’s heroics save Richmond
Tom Brown’s game-saving tackle will be on repeat in the Tigers’ match review this week, but he tells Ed Bourke why – if he hadn’t stuck it – he would have been in the gun from the coach.
Crows, Port or Saints? How trade race for NWM could play out
Port Adelaide lost Showdown 57 but could it win the other battle in South Australia – the one for homegrown star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? We look at a potential trade from all angles.
Round 9 teams: Tigers, Giants set to unleash debutants
The Giants will take Toby Bedford out of their squad to face Geelong on Sunday, with a debutant to take his place. See more teams news here.
Hottest team, Clarko Hawks barb: what you missed on TV
The Dogs on fire, Clarko’s brown and gold fashion faux pas, the latest on Clayton Oliver. We watch all the football shows so you don’t have to.
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