Bombers take financial hit
Essendon’s players endured a challenging end to the season, but the club has also revealed difficulties off the field.
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Seven signs Dons will be the real deal in 2024
Brad Scott’s Bombers looked the real deal in 2023, and they stagnated badly, Jon Ralph dives deep to reveal why 2024 will be go-time at the Dons.
When will Essendon’s premiership window finally open?
The Bombers have teased us for years about their trajectory, the first step is a finals win, but when will they be ready to truly challenge? JON RALPH breaks down the Dons’ list here.
New Bomber challenges backline narrative
The AFL off-season’s biggest recruit says Essendon can turn a major vulnerability into a strength in 2024.
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No timeline on absent star’s return
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The Wanganeen story: How a skinny kid changed the game
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