Bailey’s record-breaking high sends Dons to a new low
Western Bulldogs defender Bailey Dale did whatever he liked against an embarrassing Essendon on Saturday night – and, in a 91-point demolition, he wasn’t the only one.
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Dale sets Dogs record in Essendon mauling
Bailey Dale rewrote the record books as the Western Bulldogs handed Essendon one of the most one-sided beltings of the 2025 season.
Where Brad’s Bombers rebuild is really at
Brad Scott and the Bombers won’t admit it – but they are in rebuild mode. Is it happening quicker than many thought? Or is the start hiding bigger issues? We answer the big questions.
Merrett spared as Dons confirm the worst for debutant
Zach Merrett has dodged a suspension for a swinging arm on Nick Blakey, but the Bombers have confirmed the worst for Nick Bryan. Plus, how hard will the Bombers go at the mid-season draft?
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Essendon moves to safeguard superstar skipper from raiders
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Bombers gun’s big call on fitness
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‘Carlton needs more’: Are Blues kids holding them back?
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James Hird splits from wife after 27 years
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Track watch: Young Bomber makes match sim statement
A fringe Essendon midfielder has torn match play to shreds during a Saturday morning session where several of Brad Scott’s tweaks for 2025 were revealed.
Scott opens up on Stringer trade: A ‘good result for both parties’
Jake Stringer kicked 42 goals for Essendon last year and had a contract for 2025 but Brad Scott has revealed why he has sent to play for GWS. And why fans should know where the club is headed.
The young Bomber tipped for 2025 breakout
Essendon fans will be crying out for more output from this young forward next season, and he might just deliver. See our season preview for the Bombers here.
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