‘It’s real’: Bombers dealing with bulk contract questions
Essendon captain Zach Merrett says his out-of-contract teammates “wouldn’t be human” if their futures didn’t play on their minds during 2024.
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‘Pain free’: Huge news for Bomber cult hero
A one-two ruck punch didn’t work at Melbourne in 2023 but Essendon big man Sam Draper says it will at the Bombers this season as he closes in on a Round 1 return.
Real deal: Teammate hails star Don’s big switch
Brad Scott has thrown one of Essendon’s best players behind the ball as he looks to give the Bombers an added threat coming out of backline — and the move already looks to be paying off.
Dons’ patience with injury-plagued young gun poised to be rewarded
Essendon has received a boost with top-10 draft pick Zach Reid pushing hard for a round 1 berth, while two other stars have revealed when they expect to return from injuries.
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Bucky’s list ratings: Where does your club stand?
Is your club in the premiership window or ready for a long rebuild? Expert recruiter Gary Buckenara puts every club’s list under the blowtorch.
Nomads find new home in cross-code deal
Clubs from the A-League and the AFL have joined forces, with Western United signing a tenancy partnership with Essendon at the Hangar.
Zaharakis joins local footy ranks
After a decorated career at Essendon, David Zaharakis is making the move to local footy in 2022, landing at a Northern Football League powerhouse.
Hewett’s Blues deal includes trigger for fifth-year
More details have emerged about free agent George Hewett’s deal to join Carlton, including how he can pick up an extra year via a games based trigger.
Trade guide: The players every club is likely to lose
The trade period is here. What are your club’s plans for the next two weeks? Check out our ultimate guide to see who is coming and going this off-season.
Tigers champion makes move to rivals
After playing with Essendon’s VFL team as a fill-in during 2021, a retired Richmond premiership star has made a decision about joining the club officially.
Shiel forgotten man in Bomber finals dream
It wasn’t long ago that Dylan Shiel was the recruit to take the Dons forward – amidst the rise to finals he has become a forgotten man, yet is poised to still fulfil that purpose.
Brownlow Predictor: Star clear leader in award race
The 2021 Brownlow Medal is touted as the closest race in recent history, though one star might make a mockery of those predictions.
McGuane: What Crows, Port need at the draft
This draft is vital to the success of Adelaide’s rebuild and the Power need to reload and go again. So who fits the bill? Analyst Mick McGuane runs his eye over both SA clubs.
How Jobe recovered from ‘sadness’ after lost Brownlow
As Essendon captain, Jobe Watson became the face of the supplements saga. He opens up on the pain of losing his Brownlow Medal and how he was finally able to move on.
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