Essendon Bombers AFL News

Welsh returns right on cue
ANDREW Welsh says he chose the mid-season clash with Melbourne as the date for his comeback just days after breaking his leg in the pre-season. »
Added: 1 day ago, Source: News.com.au

Round 12 - Melbourne Match Preview
By BringBackBoris In the weekend prior to the split round, after watching the Bombers fall short against an Adelaide side that simply could not miss, I decided to console myself by cheering on the Dees at the Queens birthday clash. The enemy of my enemy is my friend right? The first quarter was a dismal display, but in the second term the Dees showed why it is they are often not considered to be as godawful as their win/loss ratio might indicate. They did well in the clearances and at winning the contested ball, while Aaron Davey’s sublime skills generated space and run. That quarter, combined with some juicy odds and my own stupidity, inspired me to throw $10 on them at half time. Poor decision, but then you can’t put a bet on at the end of a race. »
Added: 1 day ago, Source: Bomber Blitz

Fletcher Returns To Take On Demons
Veteran defender Dustin Fletcher has been named in the Bomber lineup for tomorrow night’s game against Melbourne at Jihad Stadium. Fletcher fractured a bone in his lower leg six weeks ago.. Andrew Welsh and Jason Winderlich also returned after injury, at the expense of Bachar Houli (virus), and Jay Neagle and David Zaharakis, who were omitted. ESSENDON B: Mark McVeigh, Tayte Pears, Dustin Fletcher HB: Courtenay Dempsey, Adam McPhee, Heath Hocking C: Andrew Lovett, Ricky Dyson, Brent Prismall HF: Hayden Skipworth, Cale Hooker, Jason Winderlich F: Matthew Lloyd, Scott Lucas, Alwyn Davey Foll: Patrick Ryder, Jobe Watson, Brent Stanton Int: Sam Lonergan, Andrew Welsh, Kyle Reimers, Angus Monfries Emg: Jay Neagle, Tyson Slattery, David Zaharakis In: Fletcher, Welsh, Winderlich Out: Houli (virus), Neagle (omitted), Zaharakis (omitted) MELBOURNE B: Matthew Whelan , Stefan Martin, Clin Bartram HB: Aaron Davey , Jared Rivers , James Frawley C: Neville Jetta , Brock McLean , Jamie Bennell HF: Russell Robertson , Brad Miller , Matthew Bate F: Brad Green , Colin Sylvia , Liam Jurrah Foll: Paul Johnson , Jack Grimes , Cameron Bruce Int: Brent Moloney , Cale Morton , Jack Watts , Kyle Cheney Emg: Lynden Dunn, Addam Maric , Ricky Petterd In: Bartram, Bennell, Jetta, Jurrah, Martin, Miller Out: Bell, Jamar (quad), Jones (virus), Maric, McDonald (knee), Warnock (virus) New: Liam Jurrah (Yuendumu Magpies, NT) »
Added: 1 day ago, Source: Bomber Blitz

Rama still one of the boys
Adam Ramanauskas says being part of a team environment really helped in his battles with cancer »
Added: 2 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Welsh set for clash against Dees
Bomber Andrew Welsh says he is looking forward to playing his first game for the year »
Added: 2 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Dons face must win game
Essendon coach Matthew Knights says his side needs to lift if it is to play in the finals »
Added: 3 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Mid-season report card: Essendon
The Bombers have been ravaged by injury, but their makeshift line-up has claimed some big scalps »
Added: 3 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Foot injuy ends Laycock's season
Essendon ruckman Jason Laycock will not play again in 2009 due to ongoing issues with a foot injury »
Added: 4 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Bombers to be bolstered
Essendon could welcome back five senior players, including veteran defender Dustin Fletcher »
Added: 4 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Fletcher may return for Bombers
Experienced defender likely to be rushed straight back to senior footy after recovering from leg injury »
Added: 4 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Lovett Closes The Gap
Only one vote seperates Jobe Watson from Andrew Lovett at the top of the 2009 Nobby Clarke Medal scoreboard after Lovett came home with the 5 vote Bomber BOG against the Crows last Sunday in AFL Round 11. Watson chipped in with 3 votes, but Lovett’s 5 vote haul saw his lead diminish to the barest of margins. Scott Lucas picked up his first votes for 2009 after his four goal performance. Voting in this award is open to all members of the BomberBlitz.com forum – so drop in and signup! Official results as tabulated by esteemed vote counter Mero Final Voting for Round 11 5 Andrew Lovett 197 4 Patrick Ryder 95 3 Jobe Watson 66 2 Scott Lucas 63 1 Brent Stanton 20 —————————— Tayte Pears 15 Mark McVeigh 10 Brent Prismall 3 Sam Lonergan 3 Courtenay Dempsey 3 Ricky Dyson 3 Cale Hooker 2 Alwyn Davey 2 Hayden Skipworth 2 Jay Neagle 1 Matthew Lloyd 1 OVERALL STANDINGS after Round 11 Jobe Watson 24 Andrew Lovett 23 Brent Stanton 18 Jason Winderlich 17 Patrick Ryder 16 Matthew Lloyd 13 Tayte Pears 9 Courtenay Dempsey 8 Dustin Fletcher 5 Bachar Houli 5 Angus Monfries 4 Hayden Skipworth 4 Ricky Dyson 3 Adam McPhee 3 Heath Hocking 3 Jay Neagle 2 David Zaharakis 2 Michael Hurley 2 Scott Lucas 2 Alwyn Davey 2 »
Added: 1 day ago, Source: Bomber Blitz

Ryder signs new deal
Patrick Ryder will remain at Windy Hill until at least 2012, with football manager Paul Hamilton highlighting the ruckman's importance »
Added: 2 days ago, Source: AFL.com.au