Essendon Bombers

The mystery of Joe: From Dons to a surf coast home with no TV

He’s a man of mystery who really isn’t.

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13 hours ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers

Covid villain and quitting Dons: Why McKenna came back to AFL

Conor McKenna knew his time at Essendon was up.

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1 day ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers

Trade latest: Pies circle key men, Dons weigh up McKay offer

Collingwood is in the box seat to secure former North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein as he considers his future as a free agent.

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1 day ago, Herald Sun, Collingwood Magpies, Essendon Bombers

GF ultimate predictions and the Bombers’ next trade moves

GF ultimate predictions and the Bombers' next trade moves

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2 days ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers

Bombers’ trade period gets busier as D’Ambrosio requests move to Hawks

Essendon defender Massimo D’Ambrosio has reportedly requested a trade to Hawthorn.

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

Promising Bomber requests trade to Victorian rival

Essendon half back Massimo D’Ambrosio has requested a trade to Hawthorn after being starved of opportunities at Essendon in the second half of the season.

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2 days ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers

Report: Fringe Bomber requests trade to Hawthorn

Essendon midfielder Massimo D’Ambrosio has requested a trade to Hawthorn, according to AFL Media’s Cal Twomey. The out-of-contract small defender/midfielder played eight games for the Bombers in 2023 and reportedly had a contract offer in front of him. He was selected by Essendon with pick three in the...

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2 days ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

Saints, Dons can expose trade loophole in footy’s ultimate heist

How do you create a first-round draft pick out of thin air?

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3 days ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints

In-demand North defender Ben McKay chooses Essendon

Ben McKay has finally made a call on his future, choosing to exercise his free agency rights and sign with Essendon.

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6 days ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers

Ben McKay requests trade to Essendon, Roos wait on compensation call

Ben McKay has nominated Essendon as his club of choice.

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6 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers

Bombers reportedly considering bold trade move; Ruck merry-go-round heats up: Whispers

An Essendon midfielder could be part of a radical trade move with St Kilda.

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6 days ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers

Hawks have ‘best offer’ for McKay deal, ahead of Essendon

AFL: Will it be Essendon or Hawthorn who gain the signature of North's Ben McKay? Jon Ralph gives you the latest update.

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1 week ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

“Bolt from the blue”: Essendon acquisition labelled a surprise but club great welcomes change

Essendon’s choice to bring in Matt Rosa as Talent & Operations Manager has come as a relative surprise to some. The former West Coast and Gold Coast midfielder will replace long-time list boss Adrian Dodoro who has been with the Bombers full-time since 1998. Dodoro will work with Rosa this trade...

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1 week ago, SEN, Carlton Blues, Essendon Bombers

Bombers “leading the race” ahead of other Victorian clubs for St Kilda free agent

St Kilda free agent Jade Gresham could be on the move to a Victorian rival this off-season. While the Saints are reportedly keen for the 26-year-old to stay at Moorabbin, Gresham has met with all of Essendon, Carlton and Richmond as he mulls his next move. AFL Media’s Callum Twomey believes the Bombers...

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1 week ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers, St Kilda Saints

Essendon or Hawthorn? Kangaroo Ben McKay rules out Sydney, narrows options

Sydney were keen on Ben McKay but could not convince the 25-year-old to make the move interstate.

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1 week ago, The Age, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks, North Melbourne Kangaroos

‘Don’t go for the cash’ – Hawks, Dons & Swans all confident of landing McKay

AFL: Hawthorn, Essendon and Sydney are all equally confident of landing the coveted signature of North Melbourne defender Ben McKay.

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1 week ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers, Hawthorn Hawks

Adrian Dodoro a casualty of Dons cleanout?

AFL: Long time Bombers list boss Adrian Dodoro is set to take a step back following the 2023 Draft, with Matt Rosa to take over.

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1 week ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers

AFL News: Bombers unveil surprise succession plan, Cripps targets revenge on Dunkley, Port legend set to play on

Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro will leave the role in another major change to the club’s football department. Late last month, the Bombers’ head of football Josh Mahoney joined the AFL. Essendon announced on Tuesday that Dodoro would “step back” from his...

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1 week ago, The Roar, Essendon Bombers

Big Dons haul looms as Hawk chooses new home; five clubs circle premiership Dee: Trade Whispers

Cashed-up Essendon could land two of this year’s biggest free agents.

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1 week ago, Fox Sports, Essendon Bombers

Trade wrap: Gresham-Dons latest, Roo on move, Crow to join bro?

St Kilda will be prepared to match a free agency bid from Essendon on Jade Gresham depending on how much the Bombers are prepared to pay him and the compensation pick it triggers.

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1 week ago, Herald Sun, Essendon Bombers

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