Robbo: Which big names can fix baffled Bombers?
Essendon needs figures on and off the field to further instil standards. Which football people can help Ben Rutten — or even replace him?
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It just keeps getting worse for Essendon
Essendon fans can now add star midfielder Andrew McGrath to their list of things to worry about after a new report about his future.
‘It’s a disaster’: Blame game erupts in AFL mess
The Bombers are reeling at 16th on the AFL ladder, and fingers are being pointed at coach Ben Rutten and their “selfish” midfield.
Another club looking at axed Bombers gun
A staggering report has revealed how serious the situation is at Essendon after midfielder Dylan Shiel was sensationally dropped.
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Door open for Weapon to return to AFL
THE AFL has left the door ajar for former Essendon fitness boss Dean “The Weapon” Robinson to return to the game after getting the green light to return to the NRL.
Barometer: Cats to make late call on Selwood
UPDATE: CHRIS Scott gives the latest on Joel Selwood’s concussion, scans are back on Dayne Beams’ shoulder and could Jesse Hogan return this week? See every club’s full injury list after Round 14.
Code-jumping Weapon’s comeback
A KEY figure in the Essendon supplements sage, Dean ‘The Weapon’ Robinson has made a return to professional sport by going back to where it all began.
Don deal: Mighty Joe locked in
ESSENDON made him its top signing priority and now they’ve got their man, with star forward Joe Daniher putting pen to paper with the Bombers.
The best round of footy ever?
WITH four games decided by three points or less, the SuperFooty Podcast delves into the archives to debate whether it was the best round of footy ever. LISTEN
The heir to Hodge and Selwood
JACK Viney’s night looked done when he hurt his shoulder, but he returned to lead the Demons to a heroic win. See why MARK ROBINSON rates him so highly, all his likes and dislikes plus best tweets.
Kickett’s awkward Grand Final phone call
DANNY Corcoran says it’s the coach’s job to tell a player when he’s been dropped, but for some reason Kevin Sheedy hadn’t done that when he picked up the phone in 1993 and Derek Kickett was on the line.
Swans ‘missed opportunity’ with BT
UPDATE: CHANNEL 7 says Brian Taylor’s ‘Roaming Brian’ segment is a massive hit after the commentator lashed the ‘boring’ Swans over a lack of access to the club’s change rooms.
Was Essendon robbed of a draw?
THE AFL has ruled on a contentious rushed behind that some believe proved costly for Essendon in its one-point loss to Sydney last night.
How the Bombers ’butchered’ it
PAUL Roos has blasted Essendon’s dramatic effort in snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, saying the Bombers’ final minute and a half was “as bad as you’ll see”.
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