Essendon coach Brad Scott voices his support for Tarryn Thomas
Brad Scott said, in his view, his former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is “a good person”, despite having made “some terrible mistakes”.
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‘Not what the club stands for’: Bombers star angers Dogs over ‘players requesting trades’ claim
Essendon players have told off ruckman Sam Draper for flippant comments about the Western Bulldogs and coach Luke Beveridge on a comedic podcast.
“It’s not just Harley”: Eagles sensation’s rise “no surprise” to Bombers as Scott weighs up selection calls
The Bombers travel to face West Coast this weekend, with their attention not only set on the Eagles' new kid on the block.
Essendon’s Brad Scott doubles down on sub rule, supported by Hawthorn coach
The sub rule has always been a point of contention as to whether it should be included in the AFL.
Bombers-Pies thrill on ANZAC Day, Cats’ claw to flag favourites and Giants stomp more pain on Lions: A rapid recap of Round 7
Round 7 of the AFL, or ANZAC Round, is circled on the calendar before the season starts as one to look forward to. Huge games and huge attendances were anticipated, and this year didn’t disappoint as we saw some teams get back on track whilst others were left with more questions than answers. Below...
Why King is excited about Essendon potentially becoming the finished product
David King thinks that Essendon is beginning to iron out their kinks but are still too inconsistent to beat the best teams in the competition. King’s take came after the Dons drew 85-85 with Collingwood on Anzac Day. Essendon came out of the blocks firing in that clash, kicking four goals in the first...
Bomber shortens Swan’s lead: AFLCA Champion Player votes – Round 7
See who the coaches thought were the best performers over the weekend.
Draw still delivers victory of sorts for Dons
Essendon’s Jye Caldwell gets a handball away in the Anzac Day draw between the Dons and Collingwood. Photo: AFL MEDIA There’s plenty of us football traditionalists who wince every time there’s a draw during the AFL season because we know there’s inevitably going to be yet another debate about whether...
“I’m going to make a statement”: Maher’s bold declaration on Essendon’s 2024 prospects
SEN’s Andy Maher believes Brad Scott’s Bombers have done enough to prove they’re good enough to play finals in 2024, making a compelling case for Essendon to make history this season. The Bombers stamped their credentials with a gritty draw against the reigning premiers on Anzac Day and are locked into...
The one positional call that can make Martin even better and unlock Essendon’s “missing piece”
Essendon coach Brad Scott is still working out his strongest line-up and where best to use certain players, according to David King. The Bombers were impressive at stages during the Anzac Day draw with Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday, but there were some facets of their game which let them down. One...
Essendon coach’s humane moment with forward following ANZAC Day classic
Bomber forward Kyle Langford had an opportunity late to win the game for Essendon on ANZAC Day.
Bombers, Pies draw on Anzac Day
Essendon and Collingwood played out a thrilling Anzac Day draw in front of almost 94,000 at the MCG.
‘As well as anyone I’ve seen’: Why Dons coach ranks skipper’s best trait among AFL greats
Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded the deeds of Anzac Day Medallist Zach Merrett after the Bomber skipper produced another superb performance in the drawn clash with Collingwood at the MCG on Thursday.
Footy Fix: The best Anzac Day classic since the first one confirms the Pies are back… and the Bombers are for real
For all the pomp and circumstance that surrounds the now-traditional Anzac Day clash at the MCG, there has been one thing conspicuously lacking over the years: Essendon and Collingwood both being properly good. The Magpies finished the 1990s meekly; the Bombers haven’t made it past week one...
Collingwood and Essendon’s Anzac Day draw a tortuous but fitting result | Jonathan Horn
It started and ended with silence as two teams hung their heads and pondered what could have been after a thrilling contest There are known knowns, there are known unknowns and there are things we don’t know. And then there’s the finish to today’s drawn Anzac Day clash. How on earth does one make sense...
Benchmark result for Bombers: A draw in which Essendon won much more
This was Essendon’s greatest test since Brad Scott since over a club that was divided, if not broken in key respects.
‘Extra time?’: AFL world ponders question after Pies, Bombers left to rue EPIC draw
Is it time to introduce extra time for a draw during the home and away season?
Full votes from Anzac Day thriller revealed as Bombers star claims prestigious medal
Essendon skipper Zach Merrett has won the Anzac Day medal for the best player on the ground for Thursday’s thrilling draw between the Bombers and Magpies.
Grading every player in an incredible Collingwood-Essendon Anzac Day draw
Anzac Day lived up to the occasion with Collingwood and Essendon playing out an 85-85 draw at the MCG. The Bombers felt like the better team across the afternoon, but the Magpies remained in striking distance. Both teams would be feeling like they should have come away with the four points, but the Dons...
‘What a load of garbage’: Greats fume at prospect Bomber could be fined for ‘weird’ act
The AFL Match Review Officer is set to closely inspect a second-quarter Anzac Day incident involving Essendon star Sam Draper – much to the shock of several premiership greats.