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.
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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.
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Area faltering Lions must improve
The sliding Brisbane Lions are seeking to regain their mental edge before it’s too late.
Bombers denied VFL look at top draft prospect
Essendon is guaranteed access to Next Generation Academy prospect Isaac Kako, but was robbed of the chance to see him in action at VFL level on the weekend.
A step forward? Comparing Scott’s first two years at Dons
Essendon have fallen away badly in Brad Scott’s first two seasons at the helm. So has anything improved on last year? What’s gone backwards? CHRIS CAVANAGH has the analysis.
Dons urged to make stand against ‘half-hearted’ Stringer
A coaching great says Essendon has to stop accepting “half-hearted efforts’ and called on the club to withdraw its contract offer to Jake Stringer as a statement to other players.
Bombers great questions Scott’s Heppell farewell snub
An Essendon great has questioned the decision to deny former captain Dyson Heppell a farewell game in Melbourne after he was left out of the team to face Sydney.
Dons stars headed to US again in bid to snap finals drought
A group of Essendon players will head to the US again this off-season in a bid to end the club’s two-decade wait for a finals win next year.
‘Lost so much respect’: Bombers legend’s stinging rebuke
An Essendon great has criticised the decision not to play Dyson Heppell in front of a home crowd and singled out several underperforming Bombers.
Coach turns on journo over one question
Essendon coach Brad Scott was in no mood for one journalist’s post-game question over the club’s call not to play a retiring great.
AFL Live: Friday SuperCoach wrap: Swans win minor premiership as midfielders star
It took until the third term but Sydney’s midfielders Luke Parker and Isaac Heeney starred to end the finals chances of Essendon. Check out the key takeaways and relive all the action.
Shocking 106-year Swans history laid bare
The Sydney Swans have all but locked up the AFL minor premiership but the club has to overcome history to claim it’s sixth flag.
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