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.
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Ralph: False dawns or not, time for Dons fans to accept reality
The Bombers know they won’t win the premiership this year, writes JON RALPH. But they can setup a future that not only ends the dreaded finals drought, but wins a flag too.
Bombers’ bid to help unearth next Kako, Prespakis in local area
Essendon has strengthened its connection its bid to a local footy competition in a move which it hopes help find more young guns from Melbourne’s northwest. See the details.
Hird: Essendon 34 has to be envious of WADA’s Sinner debacle
WADA determined Jannik Sinner didn’t try and cheat despite testing positive to a banned substance. Neither did the Essendon 34, and they didn’t test positive at all. Allan Hird writes, it’s time for change.
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AFL doubles down on rule change
After a serious spike in free kicks after a rules adjustment, the AFL has been praised for clearing things up with clubs.
Iconic football family set for reunion at Dons-Blues blockbuster
Essendon’s King’s Birthday Eve clash with the Blues looks set to grow every year, with 2024 to feature a heartwarming moment pre-game when one of footy’s most famous families reunites.
Revealed: Dons members emailed to distance club from Thomas
Brad Scott’s comments about Tarryn Thomas caused a stir among the AFL community, and questions from some Essendon members prompted an email response from the club to clarify its position. READ THE EMAIL HERE.
Robbo: Dons’ ‘tough bastard’ holds key to tactical war with Blues
Sam Durham has injected substance into the Dons’ midfield since his arrival. It’s why in what will be a tactical war Sunday night, the former mid-season draft pick may be the key, writes Mark Robinson.
AFL explodes, penalty defies ‘common sense’
AFL fans were left enraged by a seriously harsh umpiring call that appeared to decide Essendon’s thrilling loss to the Gold Coast.
Dons to seek answers after players ‘bewildered’ by umpiring decisions
Essendon coach Brad Scott will seek clarification from the umpiring department after he said his players were blindsided by some decisions on the Gold Coast.
‘I want Stringer’: Rising Sun has star Bomber in crosshairs
There are few tougher tasks in footy than stopping a rampant Jake Stringer. Bodhi Uwland tells CALLUM DICK why he wants that job after emerging as a key member of Gold Coast’s backline.
The Bomber not afraid to say the F word
While he admits the club doesn’t talk about the subject a lot, this Don isn’t shy in bringing up September footy. Especially given a quick chicken stop-off cost him a finals spot a few years ago.
Bombers avoid ‘catastrophe’ after virus outbreak
Establishing Covid protocols during the pandemic helped Essendon avoid a major problem this week after a virus swept through the club.
Reid, Shiel, Jones: The Dons’ five biggest selection dilemmas
Jayden Laverde was one of the Bombers’ best during Dreamtime despite a common belief he’s only keeping Zach Reid’s seat warm. JON RALPH looks at five big selection dilemmas facing Essendon across the rest of the season.
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