Solomon: Why Bombers members should vote me onto board
Days after one of president-elect David Barham’s allies questioned the need for football voices on Essendon’s board, ex-Bombers hard man Dean Solomon has outlined why he deserves a spot.
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Stringer exclusive: Giant ambitions and the truth on his Bombers exit
Jake Stringer is loving life as a Giant. But, as the trade deadline neared, it seemed certain his trade would fall through. He tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY about that drama and moving on from Essendon.
Barham ally rubbishes calls for more ex-players on Bombers board
A David Barham ally says Essendon doesn’t need more ‘football voices’ running the club and the board “isn’t talking about football and who we are going to select”.
Track watch: Dons star fires up as session reaches boiling point
The clearest hints of Essendon’s forward and defensive plans yet emerged on Thursday as one star fired up during a heated pre-season session. SEE FULL TRACK NOTES HERE
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The late draft pick that could deliver Stringer to Giants
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Robbo: ‘Exploration in leadership’ behind key Dons’ US venture
Essendon’s search for finals success goes on, and to find some inspiration, three of their most important people will head to the US for some “leadership growth,” reports Mark Robinson.
Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done
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Trade latest: Daniel keeps Roos, Dogs waiting
North Melbourne and Western Bulldogs will likely enter trade period without Caleb Daniel declaring whether he wants to be traded to Arden St. JAY CLARK has the latest.
Giants confirm Stringer talks amid contract stand-off
GWS football boss Jason McCarthy has confirmed the club has held talks over a move for Jake Stringer, with the Essendon forward’s football future in limbo heading into the trade period.
Hird reunion? VFL club chasing fellow ex-Essendon skipper
Will Dyson Heppell join James Hird and Brendan McCartney at VFL club Port Melbourne? The Borough are making a big play for the former Bombers skipper and another massive Essendon figure has quietly joined.
Bombers president’s stern warning to Dons’ stars after latest fade out
It was another disappointing season that started so brightly at Essendon this year. And president David Barham has delivered a pointed message to his players. Get on board, or else.
‘Extraordinary money’ Pies, Port are offering Giants flanker
Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ
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