Fremantle have won through to the AFLW semi-finals after a thrilling 10-point triumph over Essendon on Saturday evening. In front of a record crowd of 4934 at Fremantle Oval, the Dockers kicked the only two goals in the final term to seal the 5.6 (36) to 4.2 (26) win. Gabby O’Sullivan was the hero with … Read more
Essendon have secured an AFLW finals berth and ended Melbourne’s season in the process after posting a 36-point victory over Carlton. The Bombers overcame the early loss of star forward Bonnie Toogood to an ankle injury to post the 9.6 (60) to 3.6 (24) win at Ikon Park on Saturday. Melbourne’s 47-point win over Collingwood … Read more
Essendon and Richmond have played out a thrilling draw in the inaugural AFLW Dreamtime in Darwin clash on Saturday night. Both sides had their chances in the final quarter, but neither could find the winning moment with the scores locked at 6.6 (42) apiece. During the thrilling closing stages, Essendon ruck Steph Wales suffered a … Read more
Rival AFL clubs have warned that Essendon X-factor player Jake Stringer is not the full package he once appeared to be. The enigmatic goalkicker was famously described by Channel 7 commentator Brian Taylor as having “the full package” of traits to complete a prototype hybrid AFL star, for which he earned his nickname, The Package. … Read more
Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL umpiring department to give clubs a heads-up if they plan to crack down on a particular rule. Last week, umpires were particularly stringent on requiring the ball to travel 15 metres for a mark, and red-hot on calling play-on. Scott’s brother, Geelong coach Chris Scott, said it … Read more
Harry McKay has been cleared of a concussion after a collision involving twin Ben during Carlton’s win over Essendon. In the early stages of the final quarter, Harry came charging out to try and mark a high ball with Ben trailing a metre behind. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Harry McKay hurt in collision with brother … Read more
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has become emotional after a spine-tingling Anzac Day ceremony at the MCG. Coaching at AFL level on Anzac Day for a third time, McRae showed the gravity of the day is not lost on him. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Craig McRae becomes emotional after special Anzac Day ceremony. Stream analysis, local … Read more
Essendon ruck Sam Draper waited about 60 seconds before mocking the umpiring decision that might have decided his side’s three-point win over Adelaide on Friday night. Draper was handed a ‘get out of jail free’ card when he wasn’t pinged for holding the ball after diving on it and dragging it in with just seconds … Read more
AFL players have come to expect the unexpected when Brian Taylor puts them on the spot in the rooms after a big prime-time win. And even Connor Rozee couldn’t escape that despite a dominant performance in Port Adelaide’s 69-point win over Essendon in Gather Round. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Connor Rozee put on the spot … Read more
Essendon running machine Nic Martin has written his name into the club record books in the Bombers’ thrilling win over St Kilda on Saturday evening. Martin did as he pleased across half-back to rack up an extraordinary 44 disposals (31 kicks and 13 handballs), as well as eight marks. It obliterated his previous best (32) … Read more
