Dons president: We made significant progress in 2024
Essendon won just three of its last 11 games last season as the finals-winning drought continued. But president David Barham says the platform is being built ‘that will bring sustained success’.
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The draftee who could solve Dons’ midfield woes
Essendon has been searching for a big-bodied midfielder since Jobe Watson retired. Could they have found one masquerading as a ruckman in last week’s draft?
New Bomber’s vow to ‘not waste’ family’s remarkable sacrifice
Isaac Kako has paid tribute to his family’s sacrifice in order to give him and his siblings a better life, as the small forward becomes the only current AFL player of Iraqi heritage.
Revealed: Dons, Suns hold power in AFL trading’s new era
Critics of Essendon’s pick nine trade with Melbourne — prepare to eat humble pie. As JOSH BARNES reports, the Bombers are set to wield a powerful hand in 2025. And, they’re not alone.
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Coach turns on journo over one question
Essendon coach Brad Scott was in no mood for one journalist’s post-game question over the club’s call not to play a retiring great.
AFL Live: Friday SuperCoach wrap: Swans win minor premiership as midfielders star
It took until the third term but Sydney’s midfielders Luke Parker and Isaac Heeney starred to end the finals chances of Essendon. Check out the key takeaways and relive all the action.
Shocking 106-year Swans history laid bare
The Sydney Swans have all but locked up the AFL minor premiership but the club has to overcome history to claim it’s sixth flag.
Swans surge to seal top spot, end Bombers finals dream
Sydney has locked in the AFL’s minor premiership after overcoming another sluggish start to end Essendon’s hopes of a miracle finals charge.
One in 11: Ugly stat shows why Bombers won’t play finals
Essendon has crashed out of finals contention after a loss to Sydney which followed an all-time familiar pattern that Bombers fans have become accustomed to.
Player ratings: Heeney upstaged, fringe Dons set to feel heat
Isaac Heeney showcased his Brownlow Medal credentials again to lead Sydney to victory over Essendon, but was upstaged by two Swans teammates. EVERY PLAYER RATED.
‘He’ll walk again’: Relief for ex-Don after horrific footy incident
Jason Winderlich wasn’t meant to be playing in the country football match where he broke his neck. Despite the long road to recovery, there is relief that the worst fears have been avoided.
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.
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