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SHOCKING: 28 - What They Never Told You

We live in a modern-day AFL era but hardmen history still haunts Bombers

When you’re a big, polarising club and nothing’s going right, it can feel like the footy world’s closing in on you

The Guardian - AU

Killarney Vale secures first victory over Terrigal-Avoca since 2010

The Bombers finally broke the long-running drought.

Newcastle Herald

Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes

Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.

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Tigers bracing for fired-up Bombers in AFL

Essendon have had their hardness and commitment questioned after another dire performance and Richmond are bracing for a fired-up Bombers.

AAP

These are strange times to follow Essendon but new AFLW team can buoy fans

As their AFL men’s side slumps, long-suffering Bombers fans are finding hope in the women’s debut in August

The Guardian - AU

Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires

Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football.

AAP

Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces retirement from AFL

Bombers forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces his immediate retirement from the AFL after 126 games for Essendon.

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Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach

Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.

AAP

Long calls for Bombers Dreamtime statement

Essendon are under intense scrutiny after a horror start to the AFL season and Michael Long wants to see a turnaround in the Dreamtime clash with Richmond.

AAP

Longmire confused by Parker taunt reaction

Sydney coach John Longmire remains perplexed how Swans co-captain Luke Parker's taunt of Essendon's Dylan Shiel turned into a major AFL issue.

AAP

Hird, Solomon help out GWS' AFL coach

James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants.

AAP

Bombers' slump can galvanise team: Heppell

Dyson Heppell remains optimistic about Essendon's AFL prospects despite the fierce criticism that has accompanied their slide to 16th on the ladder.

AAP

Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will reinforce the need to support their teammates after Dylan Shiel was mocked by Sydney's Luke Parker.

AAP

AFL Round-Up: Leon Cameron's GWS swansong falls flat, St Kilda makes a statement against Geelong

The Giants come out cold in Leon Cameron's farewell game, but the Saints are sizzling in an impressive win over the Cats. We digest the week that was.

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AAP

Rutten turns heat on senior Bombers

Coach Ben Rutten has called on Essendon's senior players to lift after Sydney hammered his team by 58 points.

AAP

Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory

Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle City out to turn tables on unbeaten Killarney Vale in Hunter Central Coast AFL

The Bombers were dominant winners in round two.

AAP

Bombers still rate Swans a contested beast

Sydney will be aiming to avoid a third-straight loss at the SCG when they host Essendon on Saturday night.

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Gleyber Torres plays hero on this day as 3-run homer, 5-RBI day powers Yankees past Blue Jays, 5-3

NEW YORK — Just like the weather, Gleyber Torres is starting to heat up. The Yankees’ second baseman has hit two big home runs in the last four games. Wednesday, it was a three-run shot and he finished with five RBI to power the Bombers past the Blue Jays, 5-3,…

ABC News

From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines

Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.

AAP

Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.

Tribune News Service

Nasty Nestor Cortes shuts down Rangers in 1-0, 11k gem

NEW YORK — Nestor Cortes, once known as the quirky lefty with the funky deliveries, is now simply known as the Yankees’ best starter. The left-hander delivered again, flirting with a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Yankees edged out the Rangers 1-0 at the Stadium in a matinee…

The Guardian - AU

Dustin Martin owed AFL nothing but his Richmond return had everything

Last year there was a very real chance he was lost to football but on Saturday Dusty was back with a bang

AAP

Bombers coach full of praise for Wright

Peter Wright's six goals were crucial as Essendon recovered from personnel issues and a 25-point deficit to beat AFL rivals Hawthorn by 27 points.

AAP

Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn

Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season.

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