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Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe

Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.

AAP · Jun 20, 2024

Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return

Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.

AAP · May 14, 2024

Darcy out for Dockers, Hardwick swings the axe at Suns

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has made six changes for the Suns' clash with North Melbourne following last week's 34-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · May 9, 2024

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Bombers delighted with Draper response to telling-off

Sam Draper needs to prove his fitness from a knee injury to play GWS but Essendon coach Brad Scott insists there is no media ban on the charismatic ruckman.

AAP · May 8, 2024

Bulldogs rule out Liberatore, confirming concussion

The Western Bulldogs have confirmed star midfielder Tom Liberatore suffered another concussion late in their upset loss to Hawthorn.

AAP · May 5, 2024

Hawks stun stumbling Bulldogs in huge upset

Hawthorn have held on for a major upset, piling more pressure on the struggling Western Bulldogs with a seven-point win.

AAP · May 5, 2024

'Mate, that's not funny' - Bomber Draper cops it sweet

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has been told in no uncertain terms that his comments about Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge were disrespectful, not funny.

AAP · May 4, 2024

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Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints

Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.

AAP · May 2, 2024

Dogs coach Beveridge labels Draper's jibe 'bizarre'

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has labelled a sledge from Essendon ruckman Sam Draper about his future at Whitten Oval as "bizarre".

AAP · May 2, 2024

Bombers welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle

Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG.

AAP · Apr 22, 2024

Cats only unbeaten AFL side as Giants fall in round six

A snapshot of the AFL action from round six as Geelong extended their unbeaten start at the Gabba and Collingwood flexed their muscle against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Apr 21, 2024

AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted.

AAP · Apr 20, 2024

Bulldogs wary of under-fire Bombers' ruck power

The Western Bulldogs are preparing to face a fired-up Essendon and coach Luke Beveridge expects the ruck duel to be pivotal to the AFL clash.

AAP · Apr 11, 2024

Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers

Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG.

AAP · Mar 23, 2024

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AAP · Mar 20, 2024

Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Draper set to make return to full training for Bombers

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is due to make his long-awaited return to main training after groin surgery, though he is no guarantee to feature in round one.

AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Essendon buoyed by Draper return as Goldstein shines

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath says ageing recruit Todd Goldstein has had in instant impact as ruckman Sam Draper eyes a return to full training.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Bombers firm on ruck plan as Goldstein arrives

Essendon are adamant Todd Goldstein's AFL move from North Melbourne will be an asset, while Xavier Duursma has requested a trade to the Bombers.

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AAP · Jun 28, 2023

Bombers coach defends struggling recruit Weideman

Sam Weideman has gone goalless in four-straight games for Essendon but coach Brad Scott has gone in to bat for the out-of-sorts former Melbourne forward.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Bombers' Draper could miss Freo clash, Parish to return

Gun Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish will return from a calf injury against Fremantle but dynamic ruckman Sam Draper is in doubt ahead of the trip west.

The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023

Collingwood runs down Essendon in Anzac Day classic at packed MCG

Collingwood has produced a scintillating last-quarter surge to stun Essendon by 13 points in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the MCG.

AAP · Apr 23, 2023

Magpies call up Kreuger for Essendon ruck battle

Craig McRae rates Essendon's Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips the best ruck duo in the AFL but has backed Nathan Kreuger to tackle the imposing pair on Anzac Day.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne

Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

AFL captains' snub to put fire in Bomber bellies

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper expects the Bombers to be driven to prove people wrong after none of the other 17 AFL club captains tipped them to make finals.

AAP · Nov 11, 2022

Bombers AFL ruckman Sam Draper re-signs

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has re-signed until 2025 while former player Dean Rioli has become the Bombers' first Indigenous board member.

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