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No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide have quickly moved on from the flashpoint involving Essendon ruckman Sam Draper in a narrow loss in round six.

AAP · Jul 18, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

AAP · Jul 13, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 4, 2024

Josh Daicos under injury cloud, Pies coach backs Moore

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has backed Darcy Moore to rediscover his best form while the Magpies could be without Josh Daicos against Essendon.

AAP · Jul 3, 2024

Scott not concerned by Essendon's lack of scalps

Fourth-placed Essendon are yet to beat a team currently sitting inside the AFL top-eight, but coach Brad Scott is not concerned by the Bombers' lack of scalps.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Essendon's 'series of unfortunate events' proves costly

Essendon coach Brad Scott was left to rue a "series of unfortunate events" during a third-quarter capitulation against bogey side Geelong at the MCG.

AAP · Jun 29, 2024

Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG

Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win.

AAP · Jun 29, 2024

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win

Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024