“Where’s the communication?”: Bombers’ process to sub Heppell off questioned by AFL great
Footage has emerged of Dyson Heppell’s shock at being handed the substitute vest in Essendon’s Round 2 win as the club’s management of their former captain comes under question. Heppell was subbed off in the third quarter of the Bombers’ eventual 28-point win over Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon, finishing with 14 disposals and seven marks. But the 30-year-old appeared to be surprised when taken off for Matt Guelfi and the decision was conveyed by an Essendon bench staffer. It was the first time Heppell...