Every club, every Indigenous guernsey for 2023
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Essendon
Joe Daniher confirms big AFL rumour
The older Brisbane Lions star Joe Daniher gets, the ‘clearer’ he becomes about his own expectations.
Daniher: McKenna a ‘good fit’ for Lions
Joe Daniher expects Conor McKenna to shine against his former club Essendon at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Reason for Lions strongman’s breakout season
Jack Payne’s combination in defence with Harris Andrews is a key part of the success the Brisbane Lions are having.
Lions veteran confident of quick return
Dayne Zorko’s injured hamstring has recovered well, with the Lions stalwart declaring he will be fit to play this weekend against Essendon.
‘Scary’ 17-year first leaves AFL stunned
The Cats are back after four straight wins but one of the club’s older statesmen has had the performance of his career over the Bombers.
Footy world divided over ‘s***housery’ act
TV commentators were giggling at one fan’s contemptuous trolling of an Essendon star on Anzac Day, but not everyone’s laughing.
‘There’ll be uproar’: AFL has lost the plot
Football legends have torn the AFL to shreds after a series of staggering suspensions and a ruling labelled “ridiculous”.
‘Dangerous’ tackles cost stars Anzac Day
The Anzac Day clash between Essendon and Collingwood is going to be missing two big stars after the tribunal continued a ruthless trend.
Brutal bloodbath blows AFL wide open
The AFL’s premiership favourite have been left red-faced after being run over in a one-way demolition job in Adelaide.
Coach goes nuclear as ‘freak’ stuns AFL
An AFL star reminded the league why he’s one of the biggest show stoppers as one coach exploded on his own playing group.
Heppell ‘really important’ to Bombers
Dyson Heppell remains ‘absolutely critical’ for Essendon, according to Bombers coach Brad Scott.
Pressure off returning Bombers star
Bombers coach Brad Scott isn’t putting any pressure on Jake Stringer to star in his first AFL appearance of the season.
‘Festering’ Bombers are ‘ticking time bomb’
An AFL great has backed a sensational suggestion that Essendon is ready to self combust over a feud behind the scenes.
AFL world loses its mind over cult hero
One of the most electric players in the AFL returned after an almost two-year absence and had fans losing their minds in no time.
Big Bomber blow for new coach
A last minute injury at training on Friday was the hiccup new New Essendon coach Brad Scott didn’t want ahead of Round 1
AFL stars crucified over ‘body shape’
Former AFL player turned media personality Kane Cornes has turned the blowtorch on two players over their current physical state.
Bombers’ sly Hird move during trade war
Behind the scenes footage has captured the moment Essendon secretly used James Hird in the middle of an AFL Trade war.
Bombers bolter dazzles in surprise comeback
Essendon showed plenty of promising signs in a match simulation win over Gold Coast, with a Round 1 bolter making his presence known.
Bombers captain makes surprising call
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has made a decision on his future in the role following weeks of speculation.
Watson breaks silence on Hird relationship
Tim Watson has hit back at reports that he and James Hird don’t speak, saying he has “no ill-feeling” towards the Bombers legend.
Dad says Hird was set-up by McGuire
Eddie McGuire has been accused of being at the centre of a “fake” radio segment that has sent rumours flying across the AFL.
Bombers drugs saga uncensored: 10 years on
Our reporters have gone inside the scandal that rocked one of the AFL’s biggest clubs, with interactives, exclusive interviews and podcast specials. Don’t miss a story.
‘He’s dirty’: Hird plotted Bombers coup
James Hird is reported to have been considering a bombshell move to seize control of the Bombers before their messy divorce.
Bombers legends’ sad falling out exposed
Essendon’s infamous drugs scandal was too toxic for the friendship of club legends to survive. Sad details have now been revealed.
‘I was set up’: Bombers drugs saga bombshell
The man behind Essendon’s infamous 2012 supplements program has made extraordinary new claims about the operation carried out against him.
James Hird quietly leaves AFL club
Football legend James Hird is reportedly without a job in football and is looking elsewhere following his quiet departure from GWS.
McKenna in a hurry to win an AFL flag
Conor McKenna had a few offers on the table as he contemplated a return to the AFL, but one stood out.
New role for Rioli in historic Essendon appointment
Dean Rioli has deepened his association with Essendon as the Bombers begin to action recommendations from their review.
He’s back: ‘Walla’ ends retirement, joins Essendon
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will play for Essendon in season 2023 despite retiring from the AFL in May.
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