Top 2027 AFL draft pick dazzles but will he be Bombers saviour?
Essendon father-son prospect Koby Bewick speaks on the potential of following in his father’s footsteps at Essendon and the hype surrounding him as a predicted top 2027 draft star.
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Pass the remote: AFL killing prime time footy with smashed Bombers
Everyone could have predicted how the depleted Bombers taking on the high flying Giants was going to end, and the AFL’s fixturing is ‘killing’ its prime time spots.
Footy world stunned by GWS star’s acts
Jake Stringer was having a field day against his old club on Thursday night and it didn’t sit well with scores of Essendon fans.
‘Killing Thursday footy’: How Dons became unwatchable in 62 days
Two days after finalising its 2025 fixture, the AFL had a serious problems on its hands. The NFL would know what to do with the oversaturation of the Bombers, should the league follow suit?
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Star Don’s season could be over as Essendon look into injury crisis
Even on a bye, there’s been no respite for the Bombers on the injury front, and while the club thinks the epidemic of 2023 is behind them, it could be bad news for some big names.
B-grade Bombers gave a yelp, but they won’t decide Scott’s legacy
Essendon didn’t disgrace themselves against a superior side away from home. But it is clear what the club is lacking — and Brad Scott’s legacy depends on it.
‘Frustrated’ Don could seek trade, top-10 pick’s sad reality
A Bomber may seek a fresh start at season’s end, while another could have played his last game in the AFL. Jon Ralph has the latest.
‘Sometimes you give a bit of lip’: Bolton on that Dons taunt
Shai Bolton was one of the instigators of several skirmishes in Fremantle’s fiery win over Essendon on Thursday night – and his scoreboard taunt had the footy world talking.
Footy world reacts as AFL ground pounded
Optus Stadium’s revamped surface is under a major microscope following three AFL games and an Origin clash in less than a week.
Brutal Baz and Cats sink Bombers to new low
When Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are at their best together, there aren’t many who can keep up – but what Essendon fans saw at the MCG on Saturday was another crushing blow.
The Blues won — but is anyone convinced?
Carlton did what they needed to do against an injury-hit Essendon. But the performance wouldn’t have given their faithful much confidence 2025 will amount to anything special.
Carlton or Essendon: Which club is closer to its next premiership?
They both have 16 premierships but look a long way off their 17th. We delve into the key areas defining Carlton and Essendon to determine which club will get to the promised land first.
‘Crazy amount of talent’: Heppell’s praise for young Bombers
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has declared the Bombers young list has an exciting future with Nate Caddy winning the ultimate praise from his former teammate.
Essendon turf war: Windy Hill stoush escalates amid court threat
Essendon’s football and cricket clubs are at loggerheads over use of the iconic Windy Hill, with allegations of threats which could cause the conflict to end up in court.
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