Essendon Bombers
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West Coast suffers two-point loss to Bombers during Good Friday clash
The Bombers came from 29 points down to post a thrilling two-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium on Good Friday.
- Justin Chadwick
Bombers hold on in Good Friday thriller but star big man is facing a long injury lay-off
Brad Scott has all but confirmed the worst fears of Essendon fans – that Sam Draper has injured his Achilles.
- Scott Spits and Russell Bennett
- Money Talks
- AFL 2025
Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?
A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.
- Peter Ryan
- Four Points
- AFL 2025
Simon Goodwin’s day of reckoning is about to arrive, unless his side can fix this glaring issue
Petracca, Oliver, May and Fritsch seemed to forget somewhere along the line they are playing a team sport. Right now they appear incapable of being selfless on the footy field.
- Peter Ryan
‘You do hear it’: Ben McKay responds to the critics and Bronx cheers from Bombers fans
The 202-centimetre man mountain was crucial in the win over Melbourne. He praised Essendon’s support in helping him deal with criticism, and spoke of his love for twin brother Harry.
- Peter Ryan
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
‘I’ve got the credentials to do the job’: Goodwin stands firm after Dons whip Dees
Melbourne could only muster one good quarter and are now one of only two winless teams. At 0-5, Simon Goodwin was compelled to say he was still the coach for the job.
- Jake Niall
Rising Bombers fear young ruck has serious knee injury after big win over Demons
Carlton, Gold Coast, the Brisbane Lions and Essendon each recorded wins on Super Saturday of Gather Round, but the news wasn’t all positive for Bombers fans.
- Roy Ward, Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Steve Barrett
‘I struggled to understand what balance meant’: What Martin’s evolution means for a new Essendon
Nic Martin is an excellent player, but it’s his outlook on the game that gives Bombers fans such hope that their club is finally on the right track.
- Peter Ryan
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
The four players Essendon should trade, and a couple they should chase
Essendon’s record in the past 20 years is an indictment. Here’s what they must do, according to a former AFL list boss.
- Chris Pelchen
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