Bailey’s record-breaking high sends Dons to a new low
Western Bulldogs defender Bailey Dale did whatever he liked against an embarrassing Essendon on Saturday night – and, in a 91-point demolition, he wasn’t the only one.
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Dale sets Dogs record in Essendon mauling
Bailey Dale rewrote the record books as the Western Bulldogs handed Essendon one of the most one-sided beltings of the 2025 season.
Where Brad’s Bombers rebuild is really at
Brad Scott and the Bombers won’t admit it – but they are in rebuild mode. Is it happening quicker than many thought? Or is the start hiding bigger issues? We answer the big questions.
Merrett spared as Dons confirm the worst for debutant
Zach Merrett has dodged a suspension for a swinging arm on Nick Blakey, but the Bombers have confirmed the worst for Nick Bryan. Plus, how hard will the Bombers go at the mid-season draft?
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The ‘honest conversations’ that sparked young Dons
Nate Caddy was so angry about his performance last week that Brad Scott thought he was going to punch him – but what a difference five days and some honest conversations make.
Will Port’s leaders please stand up? Ken points finger at struggling stars
When one of your key players is struggling the team struggles, but Ken Hinkley came away from Thursday night’s loss to Essendon rueing the fact that six of his leaders were down on form.
SuperCoach: Three takeaways from Essendon v Port Adelaide
JHF owners. explain what’s actually going on here, can we trust him? And there’s a new Reid to think about, grabbing. Check out the key SuperCoach takeaways from the Bombers’ win.
McGuane: History suggests Scott’s ‘inept’ defence won’t be fixed soon
The Bombers’ defence was hit for six against the Crows, is there improvement coming? Mick McGuane writes, based on Brad Scott’s history, Essendon fans shouldn’t hold their breath.
El-Hawli’s rise from local footy to Dons young star
Saad El-Hawli’s former local footy coach will never forget his first impression of the Essendon debutant. From his breakout game, positional switches and the training drill named after him, this is his journey.
‘Feeling sick’: AFL star wasting his career
An AFL club has been labelled a “one-man” team and an “excuse factory” after a horror loss left the struggling team reeling.
‘Most overpaid player’ torn to shreds
Kane Cornes has turned the flamethrower on Essendon’s playing list, brutally calling out one of the club’s big name players.
Why the Dons’ slow start shouldn’t surprise anyone
Essendon was belted by Adelaide on Saturday and while the defensive play wasn’t up to scratch, the 0-2 start could hardly be a surprise given steps taken by the club in recent years.
The real deal? Stunning Crows send MCG warning
Another week, more Izak Rankine magic and another record for Matthew Nicks’ new-look Crows. And what they did on Saturday, running riot over a ‘weak’ Essendon, has rivals on notice.
Damning stats show just how bad Bombers are
Adelaide hadn’t won at the MCG for eight years. The Crows did more than that, destroying a hapless Essendon. These are the stats which reveal just how badly the Bombers are going.
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