What's happening with Essendon
teams.ie Editorial TeamEssendon are making bold moves in their post-Dodoro rebuild, dumping out-of-form forward McKay while signalling that several top draft picks from the previous era could be heading for the exit door. The Bombers are continuing a significant list overhaul aimed at turning the corner after years of underperformance, with new management clearly willing to make hard calls on former prospects who haven't delivered. It remains to be seen whether these ruthless decisions will finally unlock the potential of a club hungry to return to the sort of success that defined their golden era.
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Fremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury
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Fremantle flying, but captain cut down by knee injury
Scans have revealed a low-grade MCL injury to Pearce’s left knee, ruling the 30-year-old out of next week’s clash with Essendon at the MCG.
Lion hit with four-match ban for homophobic slur; Bombers dump out-of-form McKay
The Lions reported the incident to the AFL following a VFL match earlier this month. The AFL Integrity Unit then launched an investigation.
Lion hit with four-match ban for homophobic slur; Bombers dump out-of-form McKay
The Lions reported the incident to the AFL following a VFL match earlier this month. The AFL Integrity Unit then launched an investigation.
AFL round nine teams and expert tips: Hawks resist the urge to rest sore stars
The teams are in for the Thursday night blockbuster between the second and third sides on the ladder – Fremantle and Hawthorn.
AFL round nine teams and expert tips: Hawks resist the urge to rest sore stars
The teams are in for the Thursday night blockbuster between the second and third sides on the ladder – Fremantle and Hawthorn.
‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has another injury concern, but four consecutive losses mean the coach does not have the luxury to rest him.
‘He wants to play’: The two injuries the Bont is carrying into Friday night
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has another injury concern, but four consecutive losses mean the coach does not have the luxury to rest him.
These top picks were supposed to be Essendon’s future. They could be out the door
Essendon continue to move away from the Adrian Dodoro era with their list management decisions, but only time will tell whether it is the right approach.
These top picks were supposed to be Essendon’s future. They could be out the door
Essendon continue to move away from the Adrian Dodoro era with their list management decisions, but only time will tell whether it is the right approach.
Lloyd's pointed advice for Dons after whiteboard scandal
Matthew Lloyd wants the Bombers to use the leaked Lions whiteboard to deliver some home truths.
Lloyd's pointed advice for Dons after whiteboard scandal
Matthew Lloyd wants the Bombers to use the leaked Lions whiteboard to deliver some home truths.
Bombers legend urges huge McKay switch
Essendon legend James Hird has urged the Bombers to make a big switch with $5m defender Ben McKay.