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.
Essendon
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.
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Dons back mid-season trade calls after record draft haul
Essendon has thrown its support behind a mid-season trade period after an injury crisis forced the club to pick an unprecedented four players in the mid-season draft.
Lions deny Bombers ‘upset of the year’
Premiers Brisbane have survived an inspired challenge from injury-ravaged Essendon to climb to the top of the AFL ladder.
New Brownlow threat emerges as second-gear Lions escape again
Brisbane has limped back to the top of the AFL ladder ahead of a crucial three weeks which could define its premiership defence. Plus, is Hugh McCluggage this year’s Brownlow bolter?
The six-lamb-chops-a-day diet turning ‘skinny’ kid into cult hero
Growing up on a dairy farm in regional South Australia, Angus Clarke always understood the sacrifice and hard work it would take to make the AFL – and it shaped his journey to the MCG.
Top-10 pick’s career in jeopardy amid concussion issues
Following a recent recurrence of symptoms, the AFL’s concussion panel looms for Nik Cox as his career hangs in the balance at the age of just 23.
Watch: New Dons cult hero steals the show post-game
They call him ‘Young Redman’ – the kid who made a dream debut on Friday night. And it was some journey getting there, as he reveals in a hilarious post-game interview with dad Stuart.
Record mid-season draft haul could save Essendon’s year
The Bombers’ key position stars are dropping like flies, but with the mid-season draft around the corner some much needed reinforcements will arrive. See who could don the red and black.
BIG questions ‘exposed’ Dons must answer tonight
The Bombers must make Richmond feel the brunt of their response to a deplorable performance against the Bulldogs, writes Mick McGuane. And it starts right at the coalface.
The Daniher effect: Question no Essendon fan wants to ask
Zach Merrett is going to be remembered as one of Essendon’s greatest players of the modern era. But as Garry Lyon writes, it would be “entirely reasonable” if he wanted to finish his AFL career elsewhere.
Email reveals AFL failed to act on Indigenous decline warnings
The AFL was warned almost four years ago. Now — as Jade Gresham races the fitness clock — the Bombers may not field an Indigenous player in its Dreamtime clash for the first time ever.
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