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Bombers sniffing around Tigers weapon
Essendon is reportedly sniffing around Tigers marvel Shai Bolton.
Report: Bombers' Adrian Dodoro inquires about unsigned Richmond duo
Essendon has expressed their interest in acquiring out of contract Richmond duo Shai Bolton and Mabior Chol. According to the Herald Sun, Bombers list manager Adrian Dodoro held talks with the pair’s manager Ralph Carr last week. The report adds that the Tigers will not be able to pay Bolton, one of...
Footy royalty: honours for Princess Di fan Goddard, Bomber champion Long
AFLW trailblazer Bec Goddard and Essendon legend Michael Long are among the sporting figures on this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list.
The Tackle: Dons in talks about gun Tiger duo
What has gone wrong at St Kilda since they won a final last year?
Hawks want 25,000 at MCG for Hawks v Bombers to stop Tassie move
Hawks president Jeff Kennett said on Sunday that the club was waiting to hear back from the state government on how many people they could have at the MCG for the clash with Essendon, as Victoria emerges from a two-week lock-down.
Hawks pushing to move Bombers showdown if MCG can’t host fans
Hawthorn is pushing to move next Sunday’s home clash against Essendon to Tasmania if the MCG is unable to host a crowd.
Hawthorn could play Essendon in Tasmania if MCG stays empty
Hawthorn are open to playing Essendon in Tasmania in round 14 if no crowds are allowed into the MCG by next Sunday.
Oscar Allen details horror post-game abuse after Essendon loss … despite suffering concussion
Emerging Eagles star Oscar Allen has detailed some of the horrific post-game abuse he’s already been sent during his short AFL career, including one from a fan after a match where he copped a nasty head knock.
Rutten’s pre-season message to Bombers young gun Cox
Essendon young gun Nik Cox has made an immediate impact at AFL level. Cox, 19, has played all 12 games in 2021 and received an AFL Rising Star nomination after a season-high 23-disposal showing against reigning premiers Richmond in Saturday's Dreamtime clash. The 200cm wingman told SEN’s Dwayne’s...
AFL trade news: Kangaroos, Bombers expressing interest in Blues star Harry McKay
The in-demand forward is set to attract a number of lucrative offers from across the league.
Collingwood midfielder edges out Bombers unicorn in MEGT Australia Rookie of the Year votes for Round 12
Collingwood midfielder Caleb Poulter has taken out top votes in the MEGT Australia Rookie of the Year voting. Poulter edged out Essendon’s Nik Cox for top votes after both had strong weekends. The Magpies wingman picked up 20 disposals and kicked a goal, while Cox had 23 and a goal. Rounding out the...
“Dreamtime at the G” | Essendon V Richmond | 2021 Round 12 Preview
“We do things differently, there’s no doubt about that, but it works for us” – A relaxed Dimma, confident that the Tigers can overcome on-field and off-field issues. The AFL has dedicated two weeks of play to the Sir Doug Nicholls Round for the 2021 Toyota Premiership AFL Season. This year, rounds...
Young Bomber hit by serious knee injury
AFL: Essendon youngster Andrew McGrath has sustained a PCL injury, meaning he will miss as long as 12 weeks.
Massive Bombers injury blow to star
Essendon has been dealt a hammer blow after scans confirmed a knee injury that could sideline key midfielder Andrew McGrath for the rest of the AFL season.
King: Dons taking big ‘risk’ with Cox
AFL: Dual premiership Kangaroo David King has urged Essendon to stop sending first-year player Nik Cox into the ruck for spurts.
Bombers midfielder learns fate of knee injury
Andrew McGrath's season may be all but over
Essendon cops big injury blow as scans reveal full nature of McGrath setback
Essendon midfielder Andrew McGrath will miss up to 12 weeks after scans revealed he sustained a PCL injury in Saturday night’s loss to Richmond. The 23-year-old came off in the first term and was immediately subbed out, with the Bombers confirming on Monday afternoon he will miss between 8-12 weeks as...
Essendon Round 12 review
Welcome to the first of the bye rounds. It always sucks writing after a loss like that. The Bombers tried their heart out but just fell over at the last hurdle. It was the divide between a side that has perpetually challenged and a side that is on the rise. So I guess what are the lessons that we can...
Bombers bracing for McGrath absence
Essendon is bracing for Andy McGrath to miss a chunk of football despite the star midfielder dodging an ACL tear on Saturday night.