Pies send warning in Anzac Day masterclass
The Anzac Day blockbuster lived up to its billing – with momentum shift after momentum shift for three quarters. Then, it was all Collingwood. Here’s how it all unfolded.
Essendon
Cooked? Sidebottom’s emphatic message to ‘old Pies’ doubters
Collingwood was supposed to be too old and too slow. Yet its sixth win on the trot was spearheaded by a 34-year-old enjoying the ultimate career renaissance.
MCG’s response to Welcome to Country booing
After booing marred a Welcome to Country ceremony earlier on Anzac Day, all eyes were on the MCG ahead of the big match.
Inside Sheedy’s phone call that changed the shape of Anzac Day
Two bitter foes came together over the phone in 1994, and months later, tens of thousands were turned away from a packed MCG as footy’s biggest non-finals game was born. Here’s how it happened.
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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.
‘Smart business’: Why did Essendon trade away pick 9?
Essendon just gave up a top-10 draft pick for a host of late and future selections. What are the Bombers up to – and how does a teenage goalsneak fit into their plans? Find out here.
Clubs in tight tusstle for Bombers’ pick 9
North Melbourne has made a play for Essendon’s pick 9 in an attempt to bring Dan Houston to the club, but JON RALPH reports another club is set to swoop as the Bombers brace for an early bid on Isaac Kako.
Convicted killer spotted on Ch7, drama erupts
A club has been warned by the AFL after a convicted killer was invited into the inner sanctum of the change rooms post game.
Worst AFLW game ever? Shocker prompts call for overhaul
A former AFLW coach has led calls for the league to abandon its condensed fixture after one of the worst matches in the competition’s history.
‘Holy moly’: Footy erupts at putrid disgrace
The AFLW has reached arguably its lowest point in the league’s history, with commentators blasting appalling scenes on Friday night.
Bombers may pitch in but no guarantees on Stringer deal
Essendon could be asked to pitch in to move Jake Stringer to GWS, with one of footy’s most respected analysts saying there was no way the Bombers could welcome the forward back.
AFL ruling opens door to wild three-team mega trade
Port Adelaide has the green light to strike a simple deal and get trade period moving – or a complex three-way move with two other clubs and multiple players.
Clubs demand MCG games as 100-year celebration plans begin
More clubs want more games at the MCG next year and three teams are plotting once-in-a-century moments in 2025. See what fixture requests are coming the AFL’s way.
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