Essendon Bombers
Bomber injury woes: Ridley subbed out after this clash
Essendon’s concussion protocol policy might come under scrutiny in the coming days after Jordan Ridley was subbed out of the clash against Hawthorn at the MCG. Ridley copped a knock to the head after a clash with Hawk Jack Scrimshaw.
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- AFL 2025
The Hollywood Hawks are top of the pops, and here’s where Sam Mitchell thinks they’ll improve
In their first game on home soil this year, the Hawks gave their proud, passionate and paid-up faithful a spectacular opening act. But the best is yet to come.
- Andrew Wu
As it happened: Classy Hawks have the answers for courageous Dons, but key defender faces MRO trouble
Follow along live as Sam Mitchell’s red-hot Hawks host their famous rivals under Friday night lights.
- Danny Russell and Russell Bennett
- Analysis
- AFL 2025
Hawthorn and Essendon reset their lists the same way. The Hawks just did it better
At 21, Hawks star Massimo D’Ambrosio is All-Australian quality already and Essendon let him walk. That says plenty about the contrasting fortunes of the clubs’ lists.
- Marc McGowan
AFL expert tips and teams: Clubs roll out the young guns in round one
Here are all the teams and expert tips for round one.
- Opinion
- AFL 2025
The Bombers say their standards have changed. Well, now they need to show us
The famous “line in the sand game” was a turning point for both Hawthorn and Essendon. The Bombers’ have barely tasted success since that brutal match 21 years ago, and now it’s their turn to take a stand and prove their mettle.
- Jimmy Bartel
‘It’s turned into a therapy session’: The footy experts you may never have heard about
Thousands of diehard supporters are tuning in to fan-created shows that provide what the smorgasbord of footy shows and newspaper print cannot.
- Andrew Wu
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Young Blues star takes personal leave; Gawn’s choice words for McRae; AFL audits Geelong’s player payments
A 22-year-old Carlton star is spending some time away from the club. Elsewhere, the AFL is conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, and Max Gawn has had a few words for Craig McRae.
- Peter Ryan, Marc McGowan, Scott Spits and Vince Rugari
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- AFL 2025
Bombers, Suns to play twice in round 24 as opening round rescheduled
Essendon and Gold Coast believe the AFL has reached the best possible outcome in re-arranging the fixture so they will both play twice in the final round of the season.
- Sam McClure
- AFL Briefing
- AFL 2025
Revealed: The AFL funding headed for your club; Suns role for Hardwick’s partner ticked off
The AFL’s annual report outlines an intriguing set of numbers when it comes to club funding, while a poll of the 18 club captains has revealed some surprising results on their most-anticipated game.
- Jake Niall, Michael Gleeson, Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
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