Who misses out? The Essendon best 23 squeeze is real
Ben Hobbs in the twos? Goldstein over Draper? The new-found depth at Essendon is going to make for some difficult discussions – but it’s a good thing for Bombers fans.
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The best and the rest: Bombers who must step up with Merrett
Zach Merrett is a rolled-gold superstar for Essendon, but who else can run with him? JON RALPH and GLENN MCFARLANE run their rule over the Bombers’ list to see who can join him.
Legendary inspiration behind rising tides at Bombers in 2024
Essendon vice-captain Andy McGrath says his club is drawing inspiration from one of sport’s greatest figures, as the Bombers’ pre-season gains steam ahead of a hopeful 2024 season.
NFL GOAT’s message driving Bombers
Carlton players weren’t the only ones to rub shoulders with NFL legend Tom Brady and he left a lasting message.
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Demons gun: I won’t be part of Cerra trade
Melbourne is in the hunt for Docker Adam Cerra and one player’s name has been linked to a swap — but he says it’s news to him. All the latest trade news.
Bombers part ways with exciting young forward
Essendon have announced that three players, including exciting small forward Irving Mosquito, won’t be at the club in 2022.
AFL star’s mystery absence explained
The manager of Essendon star Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has explained why the forward was strangely absent for the Dons’ final three games.
Essendon ties down legend’s son
Essendon has moved to secure the future of a club legend’s son as the club continue to strengthen its roster ahead of the 2022 season.
‘Appalling’: Club slams fan’s disgusting act
The Essendon Bombers have attempted to contact a fan who did something ‘appalling’ following the side’s elimination final loss.
‘One people’: Walla’s heartfelt response to racist troll
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has responded to the vile racist attack he was subjected to after Essendon’s elimination final loss to Western Bulldogs.
‘Ultimate teammate’: Injured star trolls haters
The online hate for Western Bulldogs finals hero Cody Weightman has been slapped down by an injured teammate.
Shock take on 6302-day ‘nightmare’
Essendon’s season ended with a brutal loss to the Western Bulldogs, but fans have reason to believe a horror drought will end soon.
Fans unleash on ‘ridiculous’ AFL farce
A Western Bulldogs young gun has ruined the Essendon fairytale but fans have been left furious over the calls that made it possible.
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