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Essendon
The late draft pick that could deliver Stringer to Giants
Essendon is open to trading inconsistent star Jake Stringer to GWS as the 30-year-old considers a beefed-up offer from the Giants.
Robbo: ‘Exploration in leadership’ behind key Dons’ US venture
Essendon’s search for finals success goes on, and to find some inspiration, three of their most important people will head to the US for some “leadership growth,” reports Mark Robinson.
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The Dodoro trade steal fuelling Dons’ top-four assault
With Darcy Parish sidelined, Zach Merrett needed another sidekick to ignite Essendon’s finals push — enter Jye Caldwell. He speaks to DAN BATTEN about thriving as a Bomber.
How ruthless Dons can exploit Cats’ greatest vulnerability
Geelong has been smashed by 122 points in its last seven quarters and a key area where the Cats keep failing will leave them vulnerable against Essendon. JOSH BARNES breaks it down.
AFL fans to face unprecedented finals tickets squeeze
With some of the AFL’s biggest clubs in the frame to go deep into September, there is set to be an unprecedented rush for tickets. JAY CLARK examines the steps fans will likely have to go to.
AFL called out for ‘unrealistic’ demands
Essendon coach Brad Scott reveals why he is pleased Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has been freed to face his side.
Scott not focused on top four spot, embraces selection dilemmas
Brad Scott won’t be drawn on Essendon’s firming grasp on a top four spot, saying the ladder doesn’t have “any relevance” to the way Essendon is approaching its run home.
Freakish Fish: Salmon-mania and the fateful day everything changed
Forty years ago, Paul Salmon threatened to redefine Australian football as a giant goalkicker. He talks to SHANNON GILL about whirlwind stardom wrapped in tragedy, the moment it changed and its complex legacy.
Selection squeeze keeps coach wide awake
Several highly rated Essendon players could be forced out of the Bombers’ side against West Coast as a fleet of first-choice team members return from injury.
No guarantees for Bomber cult hero
With Essendon’s finals push set to step up a notch after the club’s bye, the Bombers coach is not sold on an immediate return for a key big man.
‘Another level’: Family news builds Bomber buzz
The little things count when you are trying to end a 20-year drought of finals wins and events across the bye could stir Essendon into action.
McGuane: Why Dons are giving fans false hope
Essendon has been sitting inside the top four for the better part of two months, but in his mid-season report card, MICK McGUANE unpacks why he thinks Bombers fans will be let down yet again.
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