‘Absolute star’: Why Nate Caddy could haunt North Melbourne
What Nate Caddy did against the reigning premiers at the Gabba warrants a closer look at the 2023 national draft — and it shines the spotlight on North Melbourne, among some other clubs.
Essendon
Dons back mid-season trade calls after record draft haul
Essendon has thrown its support behind a mid-season trade period after an injury crisis forced the club to pick an unprecedented four players in the mid-season draft.
Lions deny Bombers ‘upset of the year’
Premiers Brisbane have survived an inspired challenge from injury-ravaged Essendon to climb to the top of the AFL ladder.
New Brownlow threat emerges as second-gear Lions escape again
Brisbane has limped back to the top of the AFL ladder ahead of a crucial three weeks which could define its premiership defence. Plus, is Hugh McCluggage this year’s Brownlow bolter?
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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.
Footy world torn over shocking high shots
In a wild second quarter, Hawthorn’s Jack Scrimshaw concussed a Bomber and then copped his own sickening head clash at the MCG.
The Opening Round intel Dons can use to shock Hawks
Essendon would have learned plenty from Hawthorn’s impressive Opening Round victory. As Fox Footy’s GARRY LYON writes, the Bombers can put their rival’s warning to good use.
Eight years in the making: The birth of a new forward era at Dons
A schoolyard dream is about to turn real for two Essendon young guns. Isaac Kako and Nate Caddy couldn’t be more different, but they’re promising a similar level of intensity against the Hawks.
Bombshell Harley Reid rumour swirls
A Harley Reid storm is raging behind the scenes and Essendon has been named in an explosive report about the 19-year-old.
How Parish plans to overcome persistent back, calf issues
Darcy Parish is making a fundamental change on his quest to get back into Essendon’s side after yet another interrupted pre-season. JAY CLARK has the latest from the Essendon injury room.
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