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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‘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.
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Ralph: Bombers’ dangerous game with ‘loveable rogue’ Stringer
Jake Stringer is desperate to stay at Essendon, but how much are the Bombers willing to test the loyalty of a rare forward actually delivering for them? JON RALPH writes, it’s a dangerous game.
Coming or going? Dons stuck in footy purgatory
Does Brad Scott know if Essendon is close to contending or needs rebuilding? As CALLUM DICK writes, it’s a question that needs answered ahead of a defining 12 months for club and coach.
Local clubs circle delisted Don as ex-AFL players on the look out
Just hours after being cut from the Bombers, Nick Hind was planning his next move — and there has been no shortage of offers. Plus, two other ex-AFL players and a social media identity are assessing their options.
‘I’m feeling good’: Sheeds back in Victoria after holiday health scare
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy says he’s “feeling good” after being hospitalised with a mystery illness while holidaying in Queensland.
Stringer activates secret clause as Dons make call on Laverde
Jake Stringer has activated a secret clause in his contract to extend his time at Essendon – unless the Dons decide to trade him, while they’ve also made a call on defender Jayden Laverde.
Stringer under fire as Bombers face period of key list decisions
Brad Scott said the Dons needed to improve its list across the board after another disappointing season, and all eyes will be on one of their marquee stars after he was lashed by an AFL great.
Lions lock in home final but huge questions linger
Brisbane Lions will have to take the long road in this year’s AFL finals — but their quest for glory will start at the Gabba after sealing a home elimination final despite an unconvincing win over Essendon.
Matter of opinion about Brisbane’s ‘Big Joe’
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher wants to be remembered as someone his teammates “loved playing” alongside.
Robbo v Barham: Unity, division and expectation at Essendon
Essendon’s past two seasons have been near-identical and not in a good way, but president David Barham knows the future is bright at the Bombers. Barham goes one-on-one with Mark Robinson.
Reason Lions veteran will go around again
A Brisbane Lions great refuses to give up on his premiership goal after signing a new deal with the club.
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