Board war over: Dons prez survives, flag hero elected
The Essendon members have sent a seven-year board member packing, with a past premiership player to take their place. See the full voting breakdown here.
Essendon
Solomon: Why Bombers members should vote me onto board
Days after one of president-elect David Barham’s allies questioned the need for football voices on Essendon’s board, ex-Bombers hard man Dean Solomon has outlined why he deserves a spot.
Stringer exclusive: Giant ambitions and the truth on his Bombers exit
Jake Stringer is loving life as a Giant. But, as the trade deadline neared, it seemed certain his trade would fall through. He tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY about that drama and moving on from Essendon.
Barham ally rubbishes calls for more ex-players on Bombers board
A David Barham ally says Essendon doesn’t need more ‘football voices’ running the club and the board “isn’t talking about football and who we are going to select”.
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Broke playing AFL: The day Mal Michael almost quit Pies
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‘Absolute blunder’: Essendon’s ‘staggering’ draft move smashed
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Track watch: Beefed-up Martin sets standard for Dons
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‘Discrimination’: Six-figure settlement ends Dons’ Dodoro era
The Adrian Dodoro era at Essendon is officially over, but not without one last deal going down to the wire, this time involving legal proceedings with the Fair Work Commission.
List Manager: Stringer statement proves Dons finally serious
Brad Scott sent a warning to his players before the 2024 season, now he might see Jake Stringer’s exit as the moment he begins to make the Bombers a powerhouse once more.
Why Dons had quiet trade period as club ponders top 20 draft play
The scenario that would most likely see Essendon trade back into the top 20 of this year’s draft can be revealed. Plus the reason for the club’s inactive trade period.
Footy legend, popular Ch 7 star quits TV
An AFL legend has announced he is quitting the television industry, while his ex-teammate is making a return to the media.
WATCH: Long-range stunner keeps Dockers’ AFLW flag dream alive
Fremantle has surged into the second week of AFLW finals – and ended Essendon’s campaign – on the back of a clutch long-range goal from Gabby O’Sullivan.
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