The next Kako? Bombers’ NGA set to bear more fruit
Essendon was the beneficiary of NGA rules changing before last year’s draft, with Isaac Kako joining the club. Now, two more highly-touted youngsters could follow him.
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Jobe reveals ‘overbearing pain’ of drugs saga, returning Brownlow
Jobe Watson has opened up on the ‘overbearing pain’ of the Essendon drugs saga, the toll it took on his football and how he felt returning his Brownlow Medal.
‘They missed one there’: How Doc slid out of Tigers’, Dons’ clutches
Sam Davidson was running around last year in Richmond colours – and yet they let him slip. Jon Ralph and Paul Amy go behind the sliding doors moment which left ‘Doc’ a Dog.
The ‘honest conversations’ that sparked young Dons
Nate Caddy was so angry about his performance last week that Brad Scott thought he was going to punch him – but what a difference five days and some honest conversations make.
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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.
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.
Buckley: The glaring issue Dons must fix to avoid 0-2 start
Essendon hung around against a hot Hawthorn side, but one key deficiency in their game must be rectified if they want to win this week. Read Nathan Buckley’s Super Saturday preview here.
Rival club prepping insane Harley Reid offer
A Victorian AFL club is reportedly planning to unleash its massive war chest in a bid to poach West Coast young gun Harley Reid.
Hawk benefiting most from Battle, Barrass move — and it’s not Sicily
Much has been made of James Sicily’s new-found freedom after Hawthorn traded in Tom Barrass and Josh Battle. But another Hawk is flying under the radar without much attention at all.
Footy world erupts at ‘extraordinary’ drama
There might be a new contender for the AFL’s most disliked player after he was caught up in several controversial calls on Friday.
Dons brace for weeks without forward star as injuries mount
Essendon’s Kyle Langford is expected to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury, the third injury to hit a Bombers’ forward in recent weeks as coach Brad Scott hints at a structure change.
SuperCoach: Day disappoints, unsung Don the ultimate POD
Will Day was unable to replicate his Opening Round SuperCoach heroics, while Zach Merrett was upstaged in the Essendon midfield. See the full fallout and Dan Batten’s SuperCoach notes.
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