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The Brisbane Lions' productive off-season has got even better with former Essendon speedster Conor McKenna choosing the AFL premiership contenders. After landing Hawthorn premiership forward Jack…
The Brisbane Lions' productive off-season has got even better with former Essendon speedster Conor McKenna choosing the AFL premiership contenders. After landing Hawthorn premiership forward Jack…
Beloved Essendon goalsneak Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will be wearing red and black again in 2023. The Bombers confirmed on Thursday that the 29-year old, who…
Former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has reportedly engaged lawyers as a wrongful termination suit against the Bombers looms large. Thorburn sensationally departed the club…
Essendon's football department has lacked unity and their players have lacked fitness, with the troubled AFL club promising a new-look football program next season.…
Essendon champion Dustin Fletcher was one of the longest kicks to ever grace the AFL - and son Mason is continuing the proud family…
New Essendon chief executive Andrew Thorburn has resigned after just one day in the job.
Former North Melbourne mentor Brad Scott has been appointed Essendon's new coach, edging out the likes of Adem Yze and club stalwart James Hird…
James Hird says redemption and closure from the infamous supplements scandal are among reasons he wants to return as Essendon's AFL coach. Hird is…
The big four are powerhouses of the AFL - this is at least the fairytale that permeates the AFL landscape here in Victoria. But…
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has defended Andrew Thorburn's decision to resign after just 24 hours as Essendon CEO, as federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton…
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has defended Andrew Thorburn's decision to resign after just 24 hours as Essendon CEO, as federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton…
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has defended Andrew Thorburn's decision to resign after just 24 hours as Essendon CEO, as federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton…
Collingwood's preparation for Saturday evening's preliminary final against Sydney has been thrown into chaos, with players Beau McCreery and Josh Carmichael involved in a…
Collingwood's preparation for Saturday evening's preliminary final against Sydney has been thrown into chaos, with players Beau McCreery and Josh Carmichael involved in a…
Collingwood's preparation for Saturday evening's preliminary final against Sydney has been thrown into chaos, with players Beau McCreery and Josh Carmichael involved in a…
Former Essendon coach and club legend James Hird is one step closer to a remarkable return to senior coaching, having officially put his name…
Dear Essendon, I hope this letter finds you well. It has recently come to my attention, thanks to our mutual acquaintance Robbo, that you…
Geelong star and AFL Players Association president Patrick Dangerfield has hit out at Collingwood youngster Jack Ginnivan, following an alleged 'chicken wing' tackle during…
For over a hundred years, Essendon and Carlton have been bitter rivals in the VFL/AFL. They are the league's two most successful clubs with…
The VFL has moved to quash suggestions from social media that Carlton fielded an ineligible player during their elimination final win over Collingwood. Suggestions…
Essendon have enjoyed some relief from a self-inflicted month from hell through a Maddy Prespakis-inspired 26-point win over Hawthorn in both clubs' AFLW debuts.…
In recent times, with talk of James Hird returning to Essendon despite his less than 50 per cent win record over four seasons (2011-2015)…
The fierce Carlton-Essendon rivalry has extended to the AFLW, with the Blues withstanding a last-term onslaught to win their first clash by the barest…
The fierce Carlton-Essendon rivalry has extended to the AFLW, with the Blues withstanding a last-term onslaught to win their first clash by the barest…
The fierce Carlton-Essendon rivalry has extended to the AFLW, with the Blues withstanding a last-term onslaught to win their first clash by the barest…
The Brisbane Lions' productive off-season has got even better with former Essendon speedster Conor McKenna choosing the AFL premiership contenders. After landing Hawthorn premiership forward Jack…
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I understand your point but going by your logic and reasoning, I don’t see why you would think it better for Conor…(more)