The inside word on the Essendon 13 – on and off the field
Not since Fitzroy in 1991 has any team fielded more debutants than Essendon in a season. But who are they? What makes them tick? And what does the future hold? Get to know each one here.
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Harley’s big hint on future as big clubs stay in the hunt
Harley Reid has given the biggest indication of where his short-term future lies as a big club is keen to chase another big fish despite being burned.
Early Tackle: No malice, but May must be handed a holiday
Steven May didn’t line Francis Evans up when he collided with the Blues forward, but he still got him high – and in today’s footy that’s enough, writes Josh Barnes.
Essendon’s mid-year recruits a silver lining after Giant bombing
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
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Wednesday footy? How Round 24 fixture could look
How do you fit two games for Essendon and Gold Coast into one weekend of footy? That’s the equation the AFL has to solve – and Jon Ralph unpacks how it may look.
AFL legend urges Merrett to move to Hawks to chase flag glory
An AFL legend says he would have been ‘bitter and twisted’ if he had finished his career without a flag – and is urging Bombers captain Zach Merrett to seek riches and glory at Hawthorn.
Martin’s ACL tear confirmed; Dons’ pledge to players over injuries
Nic Martin will miss 12 months with an ACL tear, with another key Don facing time on the sidelines, while the club has made a pledge to players over their horror injury run.
Footy world unites against MCG horror show
Richmond and Essendon are proud AFL clubs, but they became a laughing stock on Saturday night after a horror show at the MCG.
Dons, Port father-sons headline top 2027 draft prospects to watch
A host of under-16 talents will be under the watchful eye of recruiters — including several father-sons. We assess the top prospects from the 2027 draft crop as the next round of the U16 champs loom.
‘Perfect storm’: Bombers defend injury count
With reports players could want out of Essendon amid an injury crisis and a review into the high performance program, Bombers coach Brad Scott has had his say.
Rumour swirls as Bombers reach crisis point
Essendon has been hit by two shock claims in one night with suggestions disgruntled senior players are “losing faith” in the club.
Bearing fruit or treading water? Clock ticking on Bombers’ rebuild
Zach Merrett has been pushed around the field this season as the club rebuilds – but when does the rubber meet the road for a club which hasn’t tasted finals success in two decades?
‘They refuse to do it’: Scott blasts umpires after Caddy clash
Essendon coach Brad Scott has delivered a scathing review of the umpires after a collision involving Nate Caddy during their 41-point loss to Gold Coast.
Draper’s Essendon concerns revealed as Bombers up offer
The Dons have made an improved offer to retain ruckman Sam Draper. But the free agent has ‘real concerns’ about a certain aspect of the club.
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