Essendon’s Jye Caldwell gets a handball away in the Anzac Day draw between the Dons and Collingwood. Photo: AFL MEDIA There’s plenty of us football traditionalists who wince every time there’s a draw during the AFL season because we know there’s inevitably going to be yet another debate about whether...
SEN’s Andy Maher believes Brad Scott’s Bombers have done enough to prove they’re good enough to play finals in 2024, making a compelling case for Essendon to make history this season. The Bombers stamped their credentials with a gritty draw against the reigning premiers on Anzac Day and are locked into...
Essendon coach Brad Scott is still working out his strongest line-up and where best to use certain players, according to David King. The Bombers were impressive at stages during the Anzac Day draw with Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday, but there were some facets of their game which let them down. One...
Bomber forward Kyle Langford had an opportunity late to win the game for Essendon on ANZAC Day.
Essendon and Collingwood played out a thrilling Anzac Day draw in front of almost 94,000 at the MCG.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded the deeds of Anzac Day Medallist Zach Merrett after the Bomber skipper produced another superb performance in the drawn clash with Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday.
For all the pomp and circumstance that surrounds the now-traditional Anzac Day clash at the MCG, there has been one thing conspicuously lacking over the years: Essendon and Collingwood both being properly good. The Magpies finished the 1990s meekly; the Bombers haven’t made it past week one...
It started and ended with silence as two teams hung their heads and pondered what could have been after a thrilling contest There are known knowns, there are known unknowns and there are things we don’t know. And then there’s the finish to today’s drawn Anzac Day clash. How on earth does one make sense...
This was Essendon’s greatest test since Brad Scott since over a club that was divided, if not broken in key respects.
Is it time to introduce extra time for a draw during the home and away season?
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has won the Anzac Day medal for the best player on the ground for Thursday’s thrilling draw between the Bombers and Magpies.
Anzac Day lived up to the occasion with Collingwood and Essendon playing out an 85-85 draw at the MCG. The Bombers felt like the better team across the afternoon, but the Magpies remained in striking distance. Both teams would be feeling like they should have come away with the four points, but the Dons...
The AFL Match Review Officer is set to closely inspect a second-quarter Anzac Day incident involving Essendon star Sam Draper – much to the shock of several premiership greats.
TEAM NEWS: Essendon and Collingwood have finalised their lineups for the match at MCG. Who are you tipping to win?
Follow along for all the major moments as Collingwood and Essendon continue their Anzac Day tradition at the MCG.
The biggest home and away game of the season, and one of the AFL’s great annual events, has arrived with Essendon and Collingwood to face off in front of over 90,000 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.
Essendon’s Harry Jones wants to be remembered for having a great AFL career, and reveals the technique that has unlocked his best footy.
The teams are officially in for the Round 7 Anzac Day clashes between Essendon and Collingwood as well as GWS and Brisbane. The traditional clash between the Dons and Pies is the early game and Essendon have dropped Elijah Tsatas for the returning Peter Wright, while Collingwood have dropped last week’s...
G’day footy fans! The Anzac Day match isn’t just another date on the AFL calendar; it’s a poignant symbol of Aussie culture, marrying our deep respect for the ANZACs with our absolute love for Australian Rules Football. Held every April 25th, this isn’t just a day off—it’s...
Like Bombers fans would like to believe, this year feels different.
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