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.
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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.
‘I’m glad I was let go’: Essendon player reveals horror year
Delisted Bomber Nick Hind endured a traumatic end to his AFL days which included the alleged murder of his cousin, Hannah McGuire. Ahead of a special tribute this weekend, he opens up on how it affected his career.
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Swans surge to seal top spot, end Bombers finals dream
Sydney has locked in the AFL’s minor premiership after overcoming another sluggish start to end Essendon’s hopes of a miracle finals charge.
One in 11: Ugly stat shows why Bombers won’t play finals
Essendon has crashed out of finals contention after a loss to Sydney which followed an all-time familiar pattern that Bombers fans have become accustomed to.
Player ratings: Heeney upstaged, fringe Dons set to feel heat
Isaac Heeney showcased his Brownlow Medal credentials again to lead Sydney to victory over Essendon, but was upstaged by two Swans teammates. EVERY PLAYER RATED.
‘He’ll walk again’: Relief for ex-Don after horrific footy incident
Jason Winderlich wasn’t meant to be playing in the country football match where he broke his neck. Despite the long road to recovery, there is relief that the worst fears have been avoided.
Succession complete: Dodoro, Bombers to officially part ways
After 36 years at Essendon, veteran list boss Adrian Dodoro is set to walk away completely and formally step down from his role in the club’s recruiting department.
McGuane: The devastating backline stat crippling Bombers
Essendon has three players in the top 10 worst defensive one-on-one loss percentages for the season. MICK McGUANE unpacks the damning backline stats crippling the Bombers.
Sheedy steps aside from Bombers board as tumultuous period ends
Essendon icon Kevin Sheedy will step down from the club’s board at the end of the season, having joined in 2020 to rebuild the club’s footy department.
‘Huge confidence’: Bomber gun in for long haul
As Melbourne implodes after missing the finals, the opposite is happening at Essendon with another gun signing on despite the team’s floundering season.
‘I don’t blame anyone’: Retiring Heppell on Dons’ darkest hour
Retiring Essendon champion Dyson Heppell was one of the public faces of the club’s supplements saga. He tells JAY CLARK about why he harbours no ill will to those involved.
No guarantees for retiring champion
Not calling quits on its finals campaign, Essendon is weighing up other options at selection that could sideline Dyson Heppell.
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