James Hird splits from wife after 27 years
AFL legend James Hird and wife Tania have reportedly separated after keeping a secret for more than a year.
Essendon
Track watch: Young Bomber makes match sim statement
A fringe Essendon midfielder has torn match play to shreds during a Saturday morning session where several of Brad Scott’s tweaks for 2025 were revealed.
Scott opens up on Stringer trade: A ‘good result for both parties’
Jake Stringer kicked 42 goals for Essendon last year and had a contract for 2025 but Brad Scott has revealed why he has sent to play for GWS. And why fans should know where the club is headed.
The young Bomber tipped for 2025 breakout
Essendon fans will be crying out for more output from this young forward next season, and he might just deliver. See our season preview for the Bombers here.
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Track watch: Beefed-up Martin sets standard for Dons
Essendon’s new mantra was clear during an early pre-season session on Friday. JOSH BARNES brings you all the key track notes from Tullamarine.
‘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.
‘He’s a gun’: VFL Bomber’s phone runs hot ahead of AFL draft
Will Hoare gave no thought to playing in the AFL until player managers began calling him this year. Now he’s interesting clubs as an intercepting key defender.
Desperate Dons’ plan to re-enter super draft’s first round
They traded out of the draft to dodge eating points on an Isaac Kako bid, but JAY CLARK reveals the Bombers’ plan to get back into the first round, and the clubs willing to move down the order.
AFLW finals locked in, but Tigers hunting more in November
A draw against Essendon was enough to book the Tigers a spot in the finals, but midfielder Eilish Sheerin says they won’t rest on their laurels ahead of a blockbuster next week against the Hawks.
Former Bomber behind next step in AI football revolution
Once a dependable defender for the Bombers, Cale Hooker has taken an unlikely left-turn into sports business via an AI-driven virtual global soccer league, writes SHANNON GILL.
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