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Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal'

Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week.

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Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix

Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn.

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Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks

Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.

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Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.

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'Game's changed': Scott's big call on AFL flag race

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is adamant his side have what's required to win the AFL premiership from fifth place and he isn't alone in his thinking.

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Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap

Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.

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Bombers' Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.

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Essendon's season crumbles in familiar fashion

Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.

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Kevin Sheedy to step down from Essendon board

AFL legend Kevin Sheedy will step down from Essendon's board in September, saying he feels the club is in safe hands now.

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Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era

Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.

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With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response

After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.

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St Kilda won't pursue disgraced Thomas after backlash

St Kilda have decided not to pursue Tarryn Thomas, after the former North Melbourne player met with Saints talent boss Graeme Allan.

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Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash

A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive.

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Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put

Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.

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Blunt assessment: Bombers keep failing pressure test

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers need to get better at handling pressure situations after capitulating to St Kilda.

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Winter blows an ill wind for Brad Scott and grinds Bombers’ season to dust

After just three wins from eight starts, Essendon’s woeful recent form has their coach seething and fans lamenting yet another season down the drain

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Scott laments lack of effort in Bombers' horror show

Essendon hardly fired a shot with their AFL finals hopes on the line as Nasaiah Wanganeen-Milera and Cooper Sharman led St Kilda to an impressive win.

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Players want AFL to abolish sub amid concussion debate

The AFLPA say abolishing the sub would help doctors assess concussions while the league gave Carlton a warning for their handling of Harry McKay's head knock.

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Bombers' Scott wants sub abolished to help doctors

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes abolishing the sub will help doctors and clubs better deal with head injury assessments during a game.

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Essendon review 'gutting' loss in 'gory' detail

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.

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Crows' Keays cleared of tackle after 'confusing week'

Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.

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Communication on AFL rule crackdowns key: Bombers coach

After umpires were red-hot on not paying marks after short kicks, Essendon coach Brad Scott says the AFL should communicate rule crackdowns to clubs in advance.

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Bombers' Langford hails Nate Caddy future superstar

The praise keeps coming for Essendon whiz kid Nate Caddy, with Bombers teammate Nate Caddy declaring the teenager a future AFL superstar.

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AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson

Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.

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Collingwood still have an aura: Essendon's McGrath

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at their best as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.

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