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Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again

While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.

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Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life

In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.

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Southern state becoming ground zero in fight against rapid growth of facilities using huge amounts of energy and water

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Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026

Essendon's injury woes from this year might follow them into 2026, with Nic Martin already ruled out for all of next season due to a knee injury.

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'Nigh on impossible' for Merrett to stay: Bombers great

Zach Merrett's tenure at Essendon is untenable as he tries to join Hawthorn, Bombers legend Tim Watson says.

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Bombers lay down law over want-away stars

Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.

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Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon

Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.

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Beleaguered Bombers make big call amid off-field drama

After a season ravaged by injuries, Essendon have finally appointed a new fitness boss in a bid to help keep several disgruntled stars at the club.

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That's news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper

Essendon big man Sam Draper is one of 16 players currently on the club's injury list, and it looks like he will seek a fresh start at Brisbane next year.

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Bombers defender succumbs to another hamstring injury

Essendon defender Jordan Ridley has injured his hamstring for a third time this year, continuing a horror run for the beleaguered Bombers.

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Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025

After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.

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No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up

With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney.

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Pressure on Port, Freo to bounce back from horror shows

Port Adelaide and Fremantle are reeling from huge interstate defeats and will be under a fierce spotlight in their marquee games in round nine.

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Bombers get positive injury update on Harrison Jones

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers' character and resilience will be tested by injuries to Harrison Jones, Jordan Ridley and Jade Gresham.

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Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North

Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.

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Bombers seek response to 'totally unacceptable' effort

Winless Essendon face a huge challenge to turn their form around against Port Adelaide after a "bitterly disappointing" performance in the loss to Adelaide.

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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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Jiath in frame for return as Hawks lose Scrimshaw

Hawthorn defender Changkuoth Jiath is primed to make his return from injury as the Hawks look to overturn Jack Scrimshaw's three-match suspension.

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Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal

North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.

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Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit

Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.

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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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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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Bombers star Ridley wants more growth as finals beckon

Jordan Ridley made a stunning return from injury in Essendon's round-11 win over Richmond and believes Brad Scott's side can do plenty more damage this season.

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Ridley, Stringer shine amid Bombers' midfield concens

Essendon lost the clearances again as they held off Richmond for a two-goal win, with Jordan Ridley, Zach Merrett and Jake Stringer their best.

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Execution, not effort, the issue at Essendon: Scott

Brad Scott has backed Essendon's work ethic despite their 69-point thumping by Port Adelaide, insisting other issues were at play in the chastening defeat.

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