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Skipper Merrett not fazed by Bombers legend's criticism

New Essendon captain Zach Merrett respects the opinion of club great Matthew Lloyd, who has demanded the Bombers toughen up for the new AFL season.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023

Dockers seal deal for Demons ruck Jackson

Melbourne ruck young gun Luke Jackson has joined Fremantle after the Dockers, Demons and GWS worked together to secure a three-way AFL trade.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022

New Dons coach Scott warns hard work ahead

Club great Matthew Lloyd believes Essendon can play AFL finals under Brad Scott in 2023, but the new coach is only focused on laying the groundwork for success.

AAP · Sep 30, 2022

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 · May 16, 2022

A footy legend said 'heart issues and Bell's palsy has gone through the roof since the boosters'. Is he correct?

Despite what AFL legend Matthew Lloyd has claimed, there is no evidence to suggest heart issues "have gone through the roof" as a result of COVID-19 vaccines.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Struggling Dons won't stray from AFL plan

Essendon are under fire after a 1-4 start to the AFL season, which has put their finals hopes in serious jeopardy ahead of the Anzac Day clash with Collingwood.

AAP · Apr 20, 2022

Bombers AFL great Lloyd lashes old club

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd has criticised his former club's lamentable display on Sunday, when Fremantle belted them by 48 points to leave the Bombers 1-4.

AAP · Apr 18, 2022