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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Todd Goldstein of the Bombers and Tom De Koning of the Blues compete in the ruck during the round 13 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 09, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

‘Flexibility’ behind Bombers’ contract call

Essendon will go into a third season under Brad Scott with its best ruck mix still unclear, but a veteran is “excited” by the possibilities.

Jake Stringer and Eddie McGuire. Photo: Getty.

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‘Underworld’ figures inside AFL clubrooms

The AFL has reportedly warned Essendon over figures seen inside the team’s dressing room with Eddie McGuire making a public plea.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 19: Jake Stringer and Nick Hind of the Bombers celebrate their win during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval on April 19, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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Revealed: AFL Integrity warns Dons over players’ associates

AFL Integrity has warned Essendon to be vigilant over who it allows into its change rooms after concerns were raised about players’ associates.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Zach Merrett (left) and Dyson Heppell of the Bombers celebrate during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Essendon Bombers and the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on June 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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‘He’s our captain’: Bombers, Saints shut down Merrett trade rumour

Zach Merrett has been linked to a monster offer from St Kilda in recent days, but JON RALPH reports the Saints and Bombers have denied any chance of the detail being done.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Sam Draper and Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers are seen after the Bombers defeated the Giants during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Greater Western Sydney Giants at Marvel Stadium, on May 11, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

‘That’s the s— thing’: Draper responds to podcast controversy

A chastened Sam Draper has reassured Essendon – and his parents – he won’t be making any negative public comments about rival clubs.

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Footy legend Barry Davis has passed away.

AFL world mourns loss of all-time great

There has been an outpouring of grief in the footy world over the death of a pioneer with some extraordinary accolades.

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1972. Barry Davis. Essendon. Neg: ED14127[Herald 14/4/1972]

AFL world mourns passing of Roos pioneer and Bombers legend

Essendon and North Melbourne are mourning the loss of triple premiership player Barry Davis, who died, aged 80, on Wednesday after a life that included a remarkable 289-game career.

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MELBOURNE. 21/05/2022.. AFL Round 10. Dreamtime at the G. Richmond vs Essendon at the MCG. . Photo by Michael Klein

Dreamtime debate: Would Dons or Tigers win ultimate showdown?

You’ve had your say — now it’s over to our experts. Richmond tragic AL PATON and Bombers diehard MAX STAINKAMPH make their cases for why Essendon and Richmond would win a showdown of the ultimate Dreamtime at the G teams.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Nate Caddy of the Bombers looks on during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on April 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Dreamtime debut for Bombers gun

Essendon will hand a prime time debut to a top draft pick as a star prepares to return following months on the sidelines.

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$18/05/1974. Players, coaches, fans and officials get involved in the infamous 1974 Richmond and Essendon fracas at Windy Hill. Brawl. Football. Richmond team manager Graeme Richmond is pulled from the scuffle. Battle of Windy Hill. Richmond v Essendon. 1974. Richmond team manager Graeme Richmond (middle, in suit and tie) is pulled away. Tiger Wayne Walsh is pictured behind Richmond's right shoulder, teammate Bryan Wood is far left, while Bomber Laurie Moloney (wearing No. 34) is far right. Identifiable players in the scuffle are, from left, Ian Stewart, Paul Sproule (wearing No. 6) and Ken Fletcher.Neg: GE18284$