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Essendon
‘Let her footy do the talking’: Cats’ star hits back at sister’s trolls
Geelong star Georgie Prespakis has come to the defence of her sister Maddy after she was the victim of body-shaming from online trolls. See why she believes it could have a much bigger impact.
Stringer deal set to go down to wire
Essendon’s list boss has given an update on a potential Jake Stringer trade as he shut down talk linking a star midfielder to another club.
Robbo: What ‘seismic’ shift in Bombers’ trade strategy means
In recent years players wanted out of Essendon. This year is different as the Bombers ship off players – and more big moves are coming, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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‘Makes me sad’: Woeful Dons cop sprays as finals hopes evaporate
It was a nightmare under the roof for the Bombers on Saturday and the critics have come out hard, including a former player sinking the boot in. Here’s where to for Essendon.
Scott: The result wasn’t even the worst part
Essendon coach Brad Scott was frustrated by a lot of things in the wake of his side’s horror loss to St Kilda – but he was clear on the two issues that disappointed him most.
Fraudulent FC: The 31 minutes that proved Dons are pretenders
The third quarter has long been known as the premiership quarter. For Essendon on Saturday, it was the pretender quarter, writes SAM LANDSBERGER. Here’s how it all fell apart.
‘Horror show’ rocks Essendon’s finals hopes
St Kilda has dismantled Essendon by 53 points to deliver a big blow to the Bombers’ dwindling AFL finals hopes.
‘That’d be the last straw’: Dees urged not to trade Oliver
As speculation rages about Clayton Oliver’s future at Melbourne, a former Demons skipper has urged the club not to move on the troubled midfield superstar.
Change of heart? Lobb revival leaves Dogs in awkward spot
Rory Lobb’s stunning career revival in defence has left Westerm Bulldogs in an awkward position as they maintain a strong interest in one of the best key backmen on the market.
‘Incredible how Karma works’: Draper’s antics motivate Crows win
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has revealed the Crows used the vision of Sam Draper’s ‘duck dive’ to motivate the side ahead of their victory over Essendon.
‘Just cruel’: AFL world rocked by horror sight
The AFL world has been left devastated over horror scenes for a Crows youngster as Adelaide pulled off one of their great victories.
SuperCoach take aways: Caldwell pain, Dawson concern after thriller
There was plenty to unpack after a thrilling Friday night contest at Marvel Stadium. Check out our three big SuperCoach takeaways.
Wing and a prayer: Role change invigorates injury-hit Don’s career
Harrison Jones has endured an injury-hit run during his time at Essendon. But deployed as a wingman by coach Brad Scott in the past months, the young Bomber is finally thriving and on the cusp of securing his long-term future.
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