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Why Adam Cooney doesn't regret his time at Essendon
Adam Cooney says he doesn’t regret his short stint at Essendon after a 219-game career at the Western Bulldogs. The 2008 Brownlow left Whitten Oval to take up an offer from the Bombers at the end of 2014, which saw him play 31 games and kick 16 goals in the red and black between 2015 and 2016. But despite...
Report: Essendon considering versatile NT prospect
Essendon could yet add another player to its list according to a report from AFL Media’s Cal Twomey. The report suggests that the Bombers are plotting a move for NT Thunder forward Nigel Lockyer who is in Melbourne to spend time at the club this week. The athletic and versatile 22-year-old, who can also...
Essendon extend captain Heppell's contract
The new deal means the star midfielder extends his stay through to at least the end of 2022 at the club.
Bombers skipper signs on
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“There is a tipping point”: Cooney concerned by Essendon casualties
Adam Cooney has admitted he has concerns with the current injury dilemma encircling Essendon. The former Bombers midfielder feels there are problems arising at Tullamarine given the quantity and quality of players who are enduring restricted training programs due to off-season issues and surgeries. Captain...
“A little blessing”: Heppell’s positive assessment amid Essendon's injury troubles
Essendon has been hit hard by injuries early in their 2020 pre-season. Cale Hooker (hip), David Zaharakis (knee), Joe Daniher (groin), Michael Hurley (shoulder), Orazio Fantasia (hip) and Matt Guelfi (knee) are all sidelined in a less than ideal situation for the club. Speaking on SEN Breakfast fresh...
Captain Heppell to stick with Dons
Essendon have received a significant off-season boost with skipper Dyson Heppell extending his contract with the Bombers. The new deal means the star midfielder extends his stay through to at least the end of 2022 at the club. “I am incredibly proud to be able to wear the Essendon jumper and play...
Bombers captain Dyson Heppell officially locked in on new deal, turning his back on free agency
Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has confirmed his future at the club by signing a two-year contract extension, rejecting any potential free agency move.
Bombers’ delight at Heppell coup
Dyson Heppell has put himself into position to be the Essendon captain that breaks the club’s finals winning drought by signing away his free agency rights.
Injury-hit Bombers open to state league talents
Essendon has kept an available list spot up its sleeve to add another from the state leagues next year.
The Essendon duo "training the house down" during pre-season
New Essendon assistant coach Blake Caracella has picked out young midfield duo Andrew McGrath and Darcy Parish as two players to watch ahead of the 2020 season. After being part of the Richmond coaching team that’s won two premierships in three years, Caracella opted to return to the club he played 126...
Bombers’ damning ‘middle of the road’ tag
Injury-hit Essendon runs the risk of once more being a finals also-ran if it can't close the gap between its best and worst, according to football analyst Mick McGuane, as Champion Data labelled the Bombers a “middle of the road” team in all measurements.
Caracella buoyed by young Dons’ big pre-season
Essendon assistant coach Blake Caracella has been buoyed by the pre-season work ethic of midfield young guns Andrew McGrath and Darcy Parish.
Essendon’s nightmare injury run goes from bad to worse before the Christmas break
It is only December, but Essendon is in the middle of an injury crisis right now.
Essendon to go backwards in 2020: Cornes
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Bombers duo under injury clouds
Cale Hooker and David Zaharakis have both suffered injury setbacks for the Bombers. The post Bombers duo under injury clouds appeared first on Zero Hanger.
Bombers pair suffer injury setbacks
Essendon duo Cale Hooker and David Zaharakis have both suffered injury setbacks. Hooker is still feeling pain in his hip after undergoing post-season surgery. “Cale finished the season with some hip pain. We felt that with an extended period of rest over the off-season, this pain would go,” Bombers...
Bombers pair suffer fresh injury setbacks
Essendon duo Cale Hooker and David Zaharakis have both suffered injury setbacks. Hooker is still feeling pain in his hip after undergoing post-season surgery. “Cale finished the season with some hip pain. We felt that with an extended period of rest over the off-season, this pain would go,” Bombers...
Essendon pre-season injury crisis deepens
Essendon’s mounting injury curse has claimed another victim with promising young key forward Noah Gown suffering another serious foot problem.