Dons president: We made significant progress in 2024
Essendon won just three of its last 11 games last season as the finals-winning drought continued. But president David Barham says the platform is being built ‘that will bring sustained success’.
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The draftee who could solve Dons’ midfield woes
Essendon has been searching for a big-bodied midfielder since Jobe Watson retired. Could they have found one masquerading as a ruckman in last week’s draft?
New Bomber’s vow to ‘not waste’ family’s remarkable sacrifice
Isaac Kako has paid tribute to his family’s sacrifice in order to give him and his siblings a better life, as the small forward becomes the only current AFL player of Iraqi heritage.
Revealed: Dons, Suns hold power in AFL trading’s new era
Critics of Essendon’s pick nine trade with Melbourne — prepare to eat humble pie. As JOSH BARNES reports, the Bombers are set to wield a powerful hand in 2025. And, they’re not alone.
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Tippa’s Imperial’s climb from wooden spoon to grand final
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti didn’t win a final while he was at Essendon but he’s already achieved the feat elsewhere, helping his club to the Sunraysia grand final.
‘Played his last game’: AFL bombshell stuns
Bombers star Jake Stringer’s time at Essendon appears to already be over after an ugly contract standoff took a huge twist.
‘Insulting’ detail of Bombers’ Stringer gamble
Essendon is reportedly “not budging” on its offer to Jake Stringer with new details emerging about a secret meeting behind the scenes.
Eddie throws Pies in mix for shock Stringer trade swoop
Ex-Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has speculated on whether Jake Stringer would fit in at the Magpies as the Bomber contemplates his future.
Grim fallout of Bombers collision
Scans have revealed the extent of damage to Bonnie Toogood’s knee after the Essendon star was in a horror collision with a teammate.
Ralph: Bombers’ dangerous game with ‘loveable rogue’ Stringer
Jake Stringer is desperate to stay at Essendon, but how much are the Bombers willing to test the loyalty of a rare forward actually delivering for them? JON RALPH writes, it’s a dangerous game.
Coming or going? Dons stuck in footy purgatory
Does Brad Scott know if Essendon is close to contending or needs rebuilding? As CALLUM DICK writes, it’s a question that needs answered ahead of a defining 12 months for club and coach.
Local clubs circle delisted Don as ex-AFL players on the look out
Just hours after being cut from the Bombers, Nick Hind was planning his next move — and there has been no shortage of offers. Plus, two other ex-AFL players and a social media identity are assessing their options.
‘I’m feeling good’: Sheeds back in Victoria after holiday health scare
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy says he’s “feeling good” after being hospitalised with a mystery illness while holidaying in Queensland.
Stringer activates secret clause as Dons make call on Laverde
Jake Stringer has activated a secret clause in his contract to extend his time at Essendon – unless the Dons decide to trade him, while they’ve also made a call on defender Jayden Laverde.
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