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.
Milestone man Jake Stringer and Tigers superstar Dustin Martin went toe-to-toe in a Dreamtime showdown for the ages. SAM LANDSBERGER recaps a memorable night at the MCG.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed why a Bombers star was held back for an incredible Dreamtime game return.
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.
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.
A chastened Sam Draper has reassured Essendon – and his parents – he won’t be making any negative public comments about rival clubs.
There has been an outpouring of grief in the footy world over the death of a pioneer with some extraordinary accolades.
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.
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.
Essendon will hand a prime time debut to a top draft pick as a star prepares to return following months on the sidelines.
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.
Essendon coach Brad Scott will make an extraordinary approach to the AFL following a second Bomber’s suspension this season.
Essendon defender Ben McKay tells JAY CLARK he’s happy to be at the Bombers after seeing eight wins in eight years at the Roos, while recording a big win over his former team.
Brad Scott took the Roos to two prelim finals as a coach, but MICK MCGUANE writes, it seems he’s more equipped for the job the second time around, as Essendon continues its surge.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he’s happy for his former players, but will Kangaroos supporters feel the same on Sunday?
Essendon could be without Sam Draper for an extended period, but it may not matter as the Bombers look to cash in on a fantastic start to the 2024 season, and their fans dare to dream.
Essendon’s Matt Guelfi has won over the football world with a celebration of sheer class during the Bombers’ big win.
For an age the Bombers have continued to tease their fans, only to fall flat on their faces. After another big win, it seems that finally, the AFL’s sleeping giant has awoken.
Jesse Hogan, who played alongside Cam McCarthy with the Dockers, has made his own tribute after the forward’s shock death.
Essendon coach Brad Scott insists the club hasn’t tried to silence Sam Draper as he races the clock to be fit to face GWS.
Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein says he expects Sam Draper to return after a turbulent week following his podcast comments.
In a recruiting world full of leaks, doublecrossing and espionage, Sydney still never saw Essendon coming in the 2021 mid-season draft. Jon Ralph looks back at just how the Dons landed their new star.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has spoken candidly about his conversation with Sam Draper after his team’s win over West Coast.
Sam Draper’s comments about Luke Beveridge caused a diplomatic incident north of the Yarra this week but did it cause his absence against the Eagles? Brad Scott clarified post-match.
Brayden Ham played the first two games of the VFL season then decided it wasn’t for him. The former Essendon player reflects on the challenges he has faced since being delisted.
The availability of an important Essendon duo for a Friday night blockbuster is set to come down to the wire.
Richmond loves Liam Baker. And the Tigers will believe Baker loves them enough to stay. But what if the lure of home is too strong? JON RALPH assesses the trade situation.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon believes some of his players were ‘looking for an easy game’ which left his side vulnerable to the Bombers.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has revealed why the Bombers didn’t challenge Peter Wright’s rough conduct charge that has wiped him out for a month.
Peter Wright will be on the sidelines for a while following his high hit that concussed Swan Harry Cunningham. Plus Max King learns his fate after attempting to fight a one-match suspension.
There has been a strong reaction after Essendon’s Peter Wright learned his fate for his sickening high shot on Harry Cunningham.
Sam Durham made it to the AFL the long and hard way, but the former rookie pick-up has been rewarded for his massive impact at Essendon.
AFL legend Wayne Carey has threatened to stop watching the game if one thing happens at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night.
Essendon can prepare for life without its key forward in the near future after he learned his fate from the AFL Tribunal.
The AFL has sent Bombers big man Peter Wright straight to the tribunal following his huge hit on Swan Harry Cunningham, giving a hint on how many weeks the league will ask him to sit out.
Sydney forward Tom Papley has unloaded on the Bombers’ ‘facade’, accusing Brad Scott’s men of targeting the Swans behind the play after Essendon’s Peter Wright’s big hit on Harry Cunningham.
Sydney Swans livewire Tom Papley has slammed Essendon’s “facade” in a savage takedown of the club following their heated clash.
Essendon may not have been a tougher line-up on paper, but the Bombers put Sydney to their sternest test of the season. After they found their feet, the Swans passed it with flying colours
Essendon coach Brad Scott has addressed the availability of four high-profile Bombers ahead of a blockbuster clash against Sydney.
Despite the succession plan in place at the Bombers, veteran footy boss Adrian Dodoro appears to still be running the show before former Eagle Matt Rosa takes over at Essendon.
Jake Stringer started the year on fire against the Hawks, but Essendon are set to push back talks for a contract extension. Details here.
Despite several pundits’ attempts to pigeonhole him into his best position, Essendon’s ‘Unicorn’ Nik Cox speaks to JOSH BARNES about wanting to remain versatile across any position.
Sydney star Isaac Heeney was the best player on the MCG on Friday night. The next day on the same ground, Archie Perkins produced similar – and his coach has drawn comparison.
Brad Scott has been honest that he believes he has a Jekyll and Hyde team – and that rang true against the Hawks. Essendon left with the points, but fans left without answers, writes JOSH BARNES.
Nic Martin went from being overlooked in two drafts to kicking five goals on debut at the MCG. This is the story of how Essendon landed the ultimate SSP steal and the rival club who missed out.
Three days before round 1 last year, Peter Wright went down with a shoulder injury. Now, back to full fitness, he’s set to lead a new Essendon forward line that is hoping to rise to the expectation.
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
As selection pressure mounts on Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell, coach Brad Scott says the club owes its former captain for the turmoil he faced during its infamous supplements saga.
Essendon will have a new look against Hawthorn on Saturday with a raft of traded-in players set to make their club debuts.
The shock of racism allegations against legendary AFL coach Kevin Sheedy has prompted a strong defence from a legend of the game.
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