Essendon Bombers

Why Dwayne Russell had Essendon’s win over Hawthorn as the best Round 1 victory

SEN host Dwayne Russell rated Essendon’s 107-83 win over Hawthorn as the best victory of Round 1. While the Dons weren’t the most impressive side to take the park across the weekend, Russell had their win as the best given the heat they would have copped if they lost. Russell had the Bombers ranked number...

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13 hours ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

AFL News: Bomber defends Sicily as Hawks challenge ‘kicking’ ban, Round 1 sets new attendance record

Essendon’s medical report will be ‘Exhibit A’ for Hawthorn should the Hawks take the kicking charge against captain James Sicily to the AFL tribunal. The players’ code was invoked on Monday morning when Essendon star Andrew McGrath said he barely felt the contact from Sicily...

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1 day ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

Essendon confirm hamstring strain for young backman

Another cruel blow for the 22-year-old defender will see him spend time on the sidelines.

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1 day ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

McGrath credits coach Brad Scott for “physical” Bombers win

Essendon have kicked off their 2024 season with a strong victory over a resilient Hawthorn side, taking advantage of their inaccuracy to get their year off to a good start. McGrath, who led the game with 33 disposals from the back half, heaped the praise on coach Brad Scott for the mentality of the...

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1 day ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers

Grand Finalists’ 128-year worst sparks finals fear; Dons’ big draft call paying off: Talking Pts

The year’s first full weekend of footy only had a few surprises - but they were right at the top of the league.

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1 day ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers

Sicily cops one-game suspension for kicking as bans loom for Bomber, Sun

Hawthorn’s James Sicily has been offered a one-game suspension for kicking while Essendon’s Mason Redman and Gold Coast’s Malcom Rosas also face one-match AFL bans. Sicily has been cited for kicking Bomber Andrew McGrath in the Hawks’ 24-point loss on Saturday. The Hawks’...

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2 days ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers

AFL MRO: Essendon defender learns fate for high strike, Hawk banned for kicking

The Match Review Officer has handed down nine charges from Saturday's action.

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2 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

Round 2 – Essendon v Hawthorn: Bombers scorch Hawks’ feathers!

Col had a great time catching up with family and friends at the MCG to watch the Bombers come out with a convincing win over their traditional rival, the Hawks.

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2 days ago, The Footy Almanac, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

Essendon looking replicate in-form Swan’s rise through young gun

Bombers coach Brad Scott was pleased with the efforts of one of his young stars on Saturday.

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2 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

Mitchell confident wayward goalkicking won’t become “a pattern”, praises former Bomber’s performance

"If I had the pre-season again I wouldn't change how much goalkicking we've done."

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2 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

Bomber under fire after late hit

Mason Redman could face the music after this hit on Hawk Jai Newcombe.

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3 days ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers

MRO set to look closely at Essendon defender Mason Redman’s contact with Jai Newcombe

Essendon defender Mason Redman could find himself in hot water with the Match Review Officer following an incident against Hawthorn on Saturday afternoon.

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3 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers

Horrid injury run continues for Bombers defender

Zach Reid was subbed out of Saturday’s match against Hawthorn.

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3 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

“He needs to correct that”: Is Brad Scott subtly setting Dons up for failure?

David King isn't a fan of the rhetoric coming out of Essendon coach Brad Scott this week. So much so, King even hopes Scott uses his post-match press conference on Saturday to clear up any and all confusion. Ahead of the Bombers’ clash with Hawthorn on Saturday afternoon at the MCG, Scott spoke...

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3 days ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers

Essendon defender likely to face MRO scrutiny for high strike on Hawk

The fiery Bomber might have a case to answer.

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3 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

Bombers and Hawks clash early

Essendon and Hawthorn are on early, with tussles breaking out around the MCG.

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3 days ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

AFL 2024 round one LIVE updates: Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks resume rivalry at MCG

Follow along as our AFL Saturday live blog returns covering all the major moments and reactions from the full day of matches.

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3 days ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

Bitter rivals collide, star recruits unveiled in spicy Bombers, Hawks clash: AFL LIVE

One of football’s great modern rivalries adds another chapter as Essendon and Hawthorn clash to open their seasons at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

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3 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

FINAL TEAMS: Essendon vs Hawthorn – Round 1, 2024

TEAM NEWS: Essendon and Hawthorn have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?

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3 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

The real Essendon? Who really knows?

Ben McKay (left) and an injured Jordan Ridley leave the ground after Essendon’s practice match loss to Geelong. Photo: AFL MEDIA Is Essendon in 2024 a team which can push for the upper echelons of the AFL ladder, or a mediocre outfit destined to dwell in the lower reaches? Who really knows? Perhaps...

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3 days ago, Footyology, Essendon Bombers

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