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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 15: Ryley Sanders of the Bulldogs looks to pass the ball during the 2025 AFL Pre-Season match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at Whitten Oval on February 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

New-look midfields give Dogs, Dons look at the future

Two high draft picks with high raps on them both spent plenty of time at centre bounces as the Dogs and Dons both unveiled new midfield looks. See who was in the guts for each side.

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Forgotten no more: Key change has young Bomber ready to soar

At the end of 2023, Essendon’s review ticked off the young talent on its list. Now, a forgotten young star could finally have the tools to show why the Dons picked him instead of Mattaes Phillipou.

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Dons’ dual half-back threat lights up match sim

Majority of Essendon’s best 23 had the chance to play together in match sim on Saturday as the battle for a list spot heated up. Get the latest intel.

MELBOURNE . 09/04/2023. AFL . Round 4. Essendon vs Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium. Essendon assistant coach Dale Tapping . Pic: Michael Klein

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Bombers VFL coach Dale Tapping loses battle with cancer

Essendon VFL and assistant coach Dale Tapping is being remembered as an outstanding coach at all levels of football after his death from cancer at age 59.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Jordan Ridley of the Bombers marks the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Wouldn’t forgive myself’: Coach’s nerves for star

Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed why a Bombers star was held back for an incredible Dreamtime game return.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Michael Long leads the Long Walk ahead of the round 11 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 25, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Legend’s ‘Long Walk’ challenge to every AFL club

Michael Long has issued an open invitation to every AFL club to become part of the annual ‘Long Walk’ as his impact on football and indigenous Australia was hailed.

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AFL Rnd 21 Essendon v Richmond at the MCG. Essendon's James Hird in action

Essendon’s ultimate Dreamtime at the ‘G side

Hird. Lloyd. Fletcher – some of the greatest Bombers of the modern era have starred in Dreamtime at the ‘G games. Here is the ultimate 22, as picked by you.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Sam Draper and Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers are seen after the Bombers defeated the Giants during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘That’s the s— thing’: Draper responds to podcast controversy

A chastened Sam Draper has reassured Essendon – and his parents – he won’t be making any negative public comments about rival clubs.

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Footy legend Barry Davis has passed away.

AFL world mourns loss of all-time great

There has been an outpouring of grief in the footy world over the death of a pioneer with some extraordinary accolades.

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1972. Barry Davis. Essendon. Neg: ED14127[Herald 14/4/1972]

AFL world mourns passing of Roos pioneer and Bombers legend

Essendon and North Melbourne are mourning the loss of triple premiership player Barry Davis, who died, aged 80, on Wednesday after a life that included a remarkable 289-game career.

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MELBOURNE. 21/05/2022.. AFL Round 10. Dreamtime at the G. Richmond vs Essendon at the MCG. . Photo by Michael Klein

Dreamtime debate: Would Dons or Tigers win ultimate showdown?

You’ve had your say — now it’s over to our experts. Richmond tragic AL PATON and Bombers diehard MAX STAINKAMPH make their cases for why Essendon and Richmond would win a showdown of the ultimate Dreamtime at the G teams.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Nate Caddy of the Bombers looks on during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on April 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Dreamtime debut for Bombers gun

Essendon will hand a prime time debut to a top draft pick as a star prepares to return following months on the sidelines.

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$18/05/1974. Players, coaches, fans and officials get involved in the infamous 1974 Richmond and Essendon fracas at Windy Hill. Brawl. Football. Richmond team manager Graeme Richmond is pulled from the scuffle. Battle of Windy Hill. Richmond v Essendon. 1974. Richmond team manager Graeme Richmond (middle, in suit and tie) is pulled away. Tiger Wayne Walsh is pictured behind Richmond's right shoulder, teammate Bryan Wood is far left, while Bomber Laurie Moloney (wearing No. 34) is far right. Identifiable players in the scuffle are, from left, Ian Stewart, Paul Sproule (wearing No. 6) and Ken Fletcher.Neg: GE18284$

’I grabbed him by the nuts’: Wild stories from Dons-Tigers brawl

Ahead of their clash at the MCG on Saturday night, GLENN MCFARLANE relives the infamous Windy Hill Brawl between Essendon and Richmond 50 years ago.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Harrison Jones of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 10 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Forward’s ban the final straw for Bombers

Essendon coach Brad Scott will make an extraordinary approach to the AFL following a second Bomber’s suspension this season.

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