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Essendon
Lions skipper avoids serious injury
He heard a “pop” in his calf, but Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko has been cleared of a serious injury.
It’s absurd: Robbo on the gut punch debacle
The AFL made it clear four years ago that they would take a tougher approach to players punching each other. And, yet, already we are letting a player off after one round.
‘Dream never left’: Bomber reflects on remarkable debut
There was little to celebrate for Essendon in round 1 but a five-goal debut from a mature-age recruit was one of them
Cats relief as star goalkicker cleared of internal damage
A huge win over Essendon got even better for Geelong on Sunday morning with news Jeremy Cameron has been released from hospital after complaining of having trouble breathing.
‘Freak’: Rookie’s ‘absurd’ debut stuns AFL
Essendon was demolished by Geelong on Saturday afternoon but a rookie’s senational debut gave fans something to smile about.
‘Driven to be perfect’: Essendon’s diamond in the rough
Kaine Baldwin was once considered the country’s best key forward prospect but his journey to a round 1 debut went on a wild detour
Bomber blow as star ruled out of round 1
An interrupted pre-season has left one star Bomber short of fitness for round 1.
AFL legend’s secret health battle revealed
Football icon Matthew Lloyd has revealed he was given a shock diagnosis recently after an episode where he lost control of parts of his body.
Hird’s dad: Demetriou’s take on Bombers ‘hypocrisy on stilts’
James Hird’s father Allan has launched a scathing attack on Andrew Demetriou’s most recent account of the Essendon supplements saga and his ‘crocodile tears’ for Jobe Watson.
Bombers champion saved by emergency surgery
Essendon premiership player and famed hard man Dean Wallis has been rushed to hospital in Bendigo after suffering a major heart attack.
Dons injury blow opens door for fairytale debut
The Bombers’ forward line has suffered another injury blow but it could pave the way for a former teenage star to make his AFL debut
Star Bomber optimistic about Stringer’s round 1 hopes
Zach Merrett is embracing the Bombers’ brutal fixture to kick off the AFL season but he wants a star teammate there alongside him.
What Dons legends think of Malthouse flag prediction
Mick Malthouse raised eyebrows when he tipped an Essendon premiership in 2022. Here’s what a few Bomber legends think of his prediction and whether the finals drought could finally end.
Scans confirm worst for Saints’ injured stars
St Kilda will be without six key players for its Round 1 showdown with Collingwood as it counts the cost of a bruising AAMI Series win against Essendon.
Young leader to inspiration: Why Dons knew Daniher was special
Tim Watson was at pains to extol the leadership and resilience of his great mate Neale Daniher on a memorable night for the Essendon faithful.
‘Couldn’t believe it’: Bombers prediction blasted
Former Essendon captain Tim Watson has rubbished Mick Malthouse’s claim that the Bombers are bolters to win the flag.
Malthouse: ‘Selfish’ Merrett has turned corner
Mick Malthouse says Essendon can win the 2022 premiership on the back of improvement from a host of players, including one star who has learned how he can make the team better.
Tears flow as Daniher made Dons legend
Emotions were high as Essendon bestowed one of its highest Hall of Fame honours on former captain and motor neurone disease fighter Neale Daniher.
AFL lifelines up for grabs ahead of round 1
Players are still auditioning this pre-season to win the last handful of list spots at AFL clubs ahead of the season opener.
Dad’s pride as Tex completes Bomber ‘fairytale’
Gavin Wanganeen has revealed his emotion at learning son Tex would follow in his footsteps after earning a spot on Essendon’s list for 2022.
Bombers reveal streamlined leadership group
Dyson Heppell will again captain Essendon, but the Bombers have made changes to their leadership support structure.
Scouting report: The big positional changes at every club
Which magnets have moved in the off-season? Get the inside word on who is switching positions at every club in our ultimate 2022 scouting report.
Bombers whittle down list contenders
Essendon have two list vacancies ahead of the 2022 season, and now only two candidates left to fill those positions. See who’s still in the running to become a Bomber here.
Bombers hope swing man can be forward solution
The piece are coming together in Essendon’s list build but ‘who kicks the goals?’ is still a big question. Ben Rutten reveals his 2022 plans and a new role for high draft pick Aaron Francis.
Essendon ties down legend’s son
Essendon has moved to secure the future of a club legend’s son as the club continue to strengthen its roster ahead of the 2022 season.
‘Appalling’: Club slams fan’s disgusting act
The Essendon Bombers have attempted to contact a fan who did something ‘appalling’ following the side’s elimination final loss.
‘One people’: Walla’s heartfelt response to racist troll
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has responded to the vile racist attack he was subjected to after Essendon’s elimination final loss to Western Bulldogs.
‘Ultimate teammate’: Injured star trolls haters
The online hate for Western Bulldogs finals hero Cody Weightman has been slapped down by an injured teammate.
Shock take on 6302-day ‘nightmare’
Essendon’s season ended with a brutal loss to the Western Bulldogs, but fans have reason to believe a horror drought will end soon.
Fans unleash on ‘ridiculous’ AFL farce
A Western Bulldogs young gun has ruined the Essendon fairytale but fans have been left furious over the calls that made it possible.
Dons’ still in the dark about Hind availability
The Bombers are no clearer about Nick Hind’s finals future after his supermarket stop over locked him out Essendon’s flight to Launceston.
‘Unfortunate’ incident leaves dream in tatters
An AFL star has been robbed of his maiden finals appearance after attending a Covid-19 exposure site in Melbourne last week.
Best and worst umpires for your team revealed
Which umpires will your team want blowing the whistle in September? Exclusive figures reveal the best and worst umpires for every flag contender.
Will Stringer trade come back to haunt Dogs?
Four years after Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge drove Jake Stringer out of Whitten Oval, the rejuvenated Bomber is plotting his former club’s finals downfall.
Live ladder: Bombers primed to end finals curse
Essendon has not won a final in more than 6000 days but it will enter September in red-hot form. See what every Round 23 result means and the final ladder after 396 home-and-away games.
Coach’s message after historic horror show
In 2021, Collingwood finished lower on the ladder than ever before but the side’s caretaker coach has assured fans there are brighter days ahead.
No timeline on absent star’s return
A return to the finals will be Essendon’s reward for beating Collingwood, and they’ll have to do it without one star.
How many of these 14 out-of-contract Blues will return?
After yet another disappointing season, Carlton is faced with a host of big list calls. Plus, why hasn’t a former top pick signed a new deal?
Ralph: Scariest thing about gun Bomber Darcy Parish
Darcy Parish’s 2021 emergence has many tagging him as a Brownlow Medal smoky, but this is just the beginning, Jon Ralph writes.
The Wanganeen story: How a skinny kid changed the game
Gavin Wanganeen wasn’t just a footy star – he changed the way the game was played. Simeon Thomas-Wilson tells the story of a modern legend both on and off the field.
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