AFL legend’s reaction to son is ‘everything’
An AFL legend’s beautiful reaction to his son’s first ever goal in the big leagues has melted the hearts of footy fans everywhere.
Essendon
McGuane: Time for McGrath to live up to No.1 tag
As Essendon slumped to its worst start to a season in 55 years, these are players analyst Mick McGuane says Ben Rutten desperately needs more from.
Lyon: AFL would block Hird’s coaching return
Former coach Ross Lyon says the AFL would likely block any attempt from James Hird to coach again despite his return to football at GWS.
Pressure fail: Who are Essendon’s worst offenders?
Devon Smith used to be a one-man tackling machine. This year he has barely laid any, and he’s not the only Bomber with numbers a stats guru says are ‘not AFL standard’.
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Huge crowd set for ‘war of the sash’
A CROWD of up to 90,000 is expected to attend Saturday night’s Dreamtime at the ‘G clash in what has been labelled the ultimate “war of the sash”.
Is it time to axe the bounce?
JOHN Worsfold and Adam Simpson don’t believe the traditional centre bounce would be missed after another contentious day at Etihad Stadium. VOTE and tell us what you think
How good is Daniher’s kicking? Stats don’t lie
JOE Daniher is in rare goalkicking form and the lack of supply he’s getting from the Essendon midfield makes his hot run of form even more impressive. SEE THE STATS
Richmond warned: Beware the Bombers
WHY shouldn’t Essendon be the latest to stake a claim? Bombers climb and they’ve got Richmond up next. Club-by-club analysis of a crazy Round 9.
‘It’s just a set up for disaster’
IRISHMAN Tadhg Kennelly saw it coming, but none of the Richmond players did and he says it was “poor leadership” and “poor coaching”. LISTEN TO THE SUPERFOOTY PODCAST
Awesome Daniher silences the critics
JOE Daniher’s goalkicking yips have been forgotten, for now, after he bagged another five-goal haul. Check out this week’s best tweets and re-cap Robbo’s live chat.
Time to reunite Hooker-Hurley combo
CALE Hooker is a better backman than forward and clearly Essendon is a better team with Hooker in defence. The time is right for the Bombers to make the switch, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Is 2013 the new super draft?
THE class of 2013 includes the likes of Bontempelli, Kelly, Merrett and Cripps — who have all made a huge impact in their short careers. SAM LANDSBERGER RERANKS THE 2013 DRAFT
The definition of your club is…
WE NOW know what Richmondy means, but how do you define a typical Collingwoody performance? And what makes Port Adelaide Porty? Our definitions for all 18 clubs.
No change to draftee contract length
THE AFL won’t increase the length of contracts for draftees despite clubs pushing for two-year deals to be increased as the Lions brace for the possibility of No.2 pick Josh Schache departing. HAVE YOUR SAY
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