The Swans are fuming, noting Essendon pledged to play with an “edge” before Saturday night’s match when big man Peter Wright collected Harry Cunningham high in a marking contest.
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4 days ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers
Sydney star Tom Papley has fired back at Essendon after Brad Scott’s side physically targeted the Swans in Saturday’s clash at the SCG.
The Swans would go on to win the game 131-101 despite the physicality after the coach during the week spoke about the ‘Essendon edge’ and the toughness he wants his...
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4 days ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers
Kane Cornes believes the same old issues are still plaguing Essendon in 2024.
While the Bombers are noticeably more physical both at and away from the contest this season, Cornes still thinks that their main concern – which is defending the ground – is still haunting them.
The Dons gave up 131 points...
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5 days ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers
Harry Cunningham was subbed off during the first quarter of Saturday night's game.
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5 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers
Sydney star Tom Papley has made his disdain for Essendon’s controversially aggressive style of play at the SCG brutally clear, slamming the club in a series of interviews.
Essendon coach Brad Scott had promised earlier in the week that the Bombers would play with extra aggression and intensity...
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5 days ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers
Sydney Swans star Tom Papley branded Essendon’s physical style of play “a facade” and even accused the club of “hitting us behind the play” amid a fiery and brutal contest between the two.
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5 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers
For the last 20 years, it’s been pretty easy to work out how Essendon fans will react to a loss.
Barring the closest, most controversial defeats, pessimism swiftly swells among the ranks of the Bomber faithful, longing for a time when they were the biggest, baddest club in the land, with a fury...
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5 days ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers
Essendon’s Peter Wright is facing a nervous wait, with Jack Riewoldt declaring the Bombers forward is “in trouble” after a concerning incident involving Sydney’s Harry Cunningham.
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5 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers
Follow all the major moments and post-game reactions as Essendon and the Sydney Swans square off at a packed SCG.
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5 days ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers
TEAM NEWS: Sydney and Essendon have finalised their lineups for the match at SCG. Who are you tipping to win?
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5 days ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers
Essendon travels to the Harbour City to continue its winning start to the season against the Swans at the SCG in a Saturday night showdown.
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5 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna has fears for Essendon’s midfield brigade ahead of its daunting clash with the “airborne” Sydney Swans this Saturday night.
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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers
Brad Scott has coined the phrase - ‘Essendon edge’.
He wants to see his Bombers side play on the edge by upping their aggression but using a balance to ensure they don’t step over the line.
The Bombers played right on the edge for large portions of their Round 1 win over Hawthorn and Scott was pushing...
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1 week ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers
Bombers coach Brad Scott says his side will continue to bring their 'Essendon edge' in 2024.
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1 week ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers
Not even the Bombers know yet exactly what the “Essendon edge” will look like, but if their coach’s playing history is any indication their opponents can expect a rugged encounter should Brad Scott’s men deliver on their word.
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1 week ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers
"It will come down to more of a coaching decision rather than a medical decision."
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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers
Essendon list guru Adrian Dodoro is reportedly keeping his finger on the pulse at the Hangar, with his announced “step back” from the club’s list operation supposedly “not the case”.
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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers
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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1 week ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks
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 week ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks
Another cruel blow for the 22-year-old defender will see him spend time on the sidelines.
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1 week ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers