Lions deny Bombers ‘upset of the year’
Premiers Brisbane have survived an inspired challenge from injury-ravaged Essendon to climb to the top of the AFL ladder.
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AFL great blindsided by bombshell comeback
Former Essendon coach James Hird says he “nearly fell off the couch” when he saw a report about bringing him back as coach.
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.
Umpire’s three words send AFL into frenzy
The AFL has shut down a conspiracy theory after commentators were left baffled by a rare and controversial umpiring act.
MCG’s response to Welcome to Country booing
After booing marred a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier on Anzac Day, all eyes were on the MCG ahead of the big match.
Banner fail as Bombers survive huge scare
The writing might have been on the wall for West Coast’s latest defeat after an epic fail from its cheer squad before taking on Essendon.
‘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.
Rival club prepping insane Harley Reid offer
A Victorian AFL club is reportedly planning to unleash its massive war chest in a bid to poach West Coast young gun Harley Reid.
Footy world erupts at ‘extraordinary’ drama
There might be a new contender for the AFL’s most disliked player after he was caught up in several controversial calls on Friday.
Footy world torn over shocking high shots
In a wild second quarter, Hawthorn’s Jack Scrimshaw concussed a Bomber and then copped his own sickening head clash at the MCG.
Bombshell Harley Reid rumour swirls
A Harley Reid storm is raging behind the scenes and Essendon has been named in an explosive report about the 19-year-old.
‘Heartbreak’: AFL great’s wedding called off
The footy legend father of a Channel 7 star has gone public with the family’s heartbreak after his son’s wedding was suddenly called off.
Young Bombers give fans glimmer of hope
Isaac Kako and Nate Caddy have made an early statement for the Bombers, combining for seven goals in a pre-season win over Geelong.
‘Universally loved’: Bombers in mourning
A long-time AFL coach lost his cancer battle on Tuesday and has been universally praised for his impact on the game.
‘Gorgeous’: AFL WAG’s wedding dress stuns
A WAG has stunned in a dress with a dramatic thigh high split while walking down the aisle to her former AFL player partner.
Bombers gun’s big call on fitness
A second-year Essendon rising star is talking up his pre-season campaign as the Bombers eye a new look up forward in 2025.
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.
Meet the Bombers fan fighting president, ex-Dons for board spot
The field includes five premiership players, the current president and a long-time director. But this Bombers fan believes it’s time to bring the members’ voice to the Essendon board.
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.
Stringer deal set to go down to wire
Essendon’s list boss has given an update on a potential Jake Stringer trade as he shut down talk linking a star midfielder to another club.
Convicted killer spotted on Ch7, drama erupts
A club has been warned by the AFL after a convicted killer was invited into the inner sanctum of the change rooms post game.
‘Holy moly’: Footy erupts at putrid disgrace
The AFLW has reached arguably its lowest point in the league’s history, with commentators blasting appalling scenes on Friday night.
‘Flexibility’ behind Bombers’ contract call
Essendon will go into a third season under Brad Scott with its best ruck mix still unclear, but a veteran is “excited” by the possibilities.
‘Underworld’ figures inside AFL clubrooms
The AFL has reportedly warned Essendon over figures seen inside the team’s dressing room with Eddie McGuire making a public plea.
Star Blue axed in mass cull
Carlton has taken a quick axe to its list after failing to win a final and an injury-prone star has felt the cut.
‘Played his last game’: AFL bombshell stuns
Bombers star Jake Stringer’s time at Essendon appears to already be over after an ugly contract standoff took a huge twist.
‘Insulting’ detail of Bombers’ Stringer gamble
Essendon is reportedly “not budging” on its offer to Jake Stringer with new details emerging about a secret meeting behind the scenes.
Grim fallout of Bombers collision
Scans have revealed the extent of damage to Bonnie Toogood’s knee after the Essendon star was in a horror collision with a teammate.
Matter of opinion about Brisbane’s ‘Big Joe’
Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher wants to be remembered as someone his teammates “loved playing” alongside.
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