Essendon could have multiple ruck options to choose from in the coming weeks, with both Andrew Phillips and rookie big man Nick Bryan competing strongly in the club’s VFL practice match win over Frankston on Friday night. The Bombers were forced to use a combination of Peter Wright and Nik Cox in the...
Former Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy was impressed with what he saw from Essendon on Thursday night. The Bombers went down by three points in a thrilling battle with Sydney. Murphy believes Essendon has formed a more cohesive group this season, with those who wanted out of the club last year no...
Rod Oaten updates the latest results from the games played by Barnsley FC over Easter.
Another cracker-jack game between the Swans and Bombers as a relieved Jan Courtin explains.
Short answer, how good is footy? The last four matches between the Swans and Bombers have been decided by ten points or less and this win for the Swans brings the aggregate wins for each side since the Swans moved north to 30-30 with one draw. This game had it all. Swings in momentum, bold passages of...
Essendon great Tim Watson has lavished praise on Bombers youngster Nik Cox after he announced himself against Sydney on Thursday night. Standing at 202cm, Cox started on a wing and kicked an excellent running goal on his non-preferred foot before moving into the ruck later in the match, showcasing his...
The Sydney Swans have kept their perfect start to the season intact with a three point win over an impressive Bombers outfit that were unlucky to leave Sydney without a win.
After a series of missed opportunities in a tense, scrappy final term, it took a champion to get the job done for the Swans.
Sydney has prevailed by three points over Essendon in a gripping Thursday night clash at the SCG. In a frantic final term, the Swans had the majority of field position and were deserved winners against a brave Bombers outfit, with Lance Franklin's third goal of the night proving to be the match winner. The...
Star Sydney forward Isaac Heeney will spend another stint on the sidelines after breaking his right hand in Thursday night’s match against Essendon.
AFL: Essendon youngster Nik Cox kicked a goal to remember against the Sydney Swans at the SCG, showcasing his immense talent.
Follow along with all the action as the Bombers take on the red hot Sydney Swans at the SCG.
Buddy Franklin gets another shot against his all-time bunnies Essendon when unbeaten Sydney hosts a fascinating Thursday night clash to kick off Round 4.
Carlton is set to open contract talks on a lucrative new deal for breakout spearhead Harry McKay.
After Sydney sat him out last week for a rest, Lance Franklin has returned to the Swans line-up to take on Essendon tonight. Sydney, who had a five-day break between rounds three and four, felt it best to hold over the champion forward. Hayden McLean has been omitted to make way for Buddy. The Bombers...
For the second time this season, the Sydney Swans welcome back the biggest name in AFL, superstar forward Lance Franklin, for their Round 4 clash against the Bombers at the SCG on Thursday night. After kicking three goals in the Swans’ 33-point win against Adelaide in Round 2, Franklin trained...
In Essendon’s eyes, Sydney’s offer for Joe Daniher never truly landed.
AFL legend Lance Franklin will continue his quest for 1000 career goals on Thursday, with the Swans naming the 34-year-old for his second game in three rounds.
Young key forward Harrison Jones is still skin and bone, but the lifelong Bombers fan does not look out of place in Essendon’s forward line.
Injuries have been devastating for some clubs in the early stages of the 2021 season, while others will see key pillars return in the coming weeks.
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