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[ad_1] Dual premiership Kangaroo David King has urged Essendon players to “demand more of each other” this season to help break a prolonged stretch of mediocrity the club’s passionate fans are “sick of”. The Bombers last year showed promise – particularly early in the season – but ultimately capitulated late to finish 11th on the … Read more
[ad_1] Essendon will show off some of its marquee off-season recruits when it takes on St Kilda in a pre-season practice match. Bombers recruits Jade Gresham, Ben McKay, Todd Goldstein and Xavier Duursma are all expected to feature in the action at RSEA Park after they moved to Essendon during the trade period. The Saints … Read more
[ad_1] Essendon captain Zach Merrett says the Bombers will ensure their out-of-contract teammates feel “valued and supported”, with half the playing list entering the 2024 season without a deal for 2025 — including a host of star players. It comes as ruckman Sam Draper prepares to return to full training for the first time since … Read more
[ad_1] We’re just weeks away from Opening Round and the 2024 AFL home and away season. A host of clubs will line up vastly different after busy off-seasons, while plenty of fresh faces should also be unearthed. Foxfooty.com.au predicts every club’s 23-man squad for its first game of the season, taking into account injuries and … Read more
[ad_1] Essendon was the talk of the town throughout the trade period, but the real test comes when the first ball is bounced in 2024. After winning four of their first five matches under Brad Scott, the Bombers spluttered to the finish line after the mid-season bye, winning three matches and losing seven to finish … Read more
[ad_1] The 2024 season hasn’t even started yet – but planning for 2025 and beyond is well and truly underway inside AFL clubs. The best list management teams do years of work, looking down the line at potential free agent and trade targets, plus figuring out who they need to re-sign and who they can … Read more