Essendon has been compelled to alter their 23-man squad for Saturday’s game against Geelong due to illness. Defender Jake Kelly will miss the match, with fringe forward Jye Menzie stepping in. Menzie moves from the emergency list to the starting lineup, while Alwyn Davey Jr is now on standby. This adjustment adds to the earlier…
After spending five weeks on the sidelines due to a quad injury, Xavier Duursma returned with vigor on Sunday, amassing 20 disposals, nine marks, and scoring a goal, contributing to the Dons’ 30-point victory over the Eagles. Fueled by a 40,000-strong crowd at Marvel Stadium, the Bombers’ decisive final-term surge cemented the win, a momentum…
Port Adelaide has reportedly entered the competition to sign Gold Coast Suns free agent Ben Ainsworth, who is considering his future in Queensland despite having an offer from the Suns. Ainsworth is one of the remaining five restricted free agents for 2024, along with Patrick Dangerfield, Jarrod Berry, Tim English, and Cameron Zurhaar. This pool…
Several interstate clubs are eyeing Gold Coast restricted free agent Ben Ainsworth. The Suns have extended a four-year contract to the Victorian, but Essendon and Port Adelaide have also emerged as contenders for the mid-forward, according to AFL Media’s Cal Twomey. “He’s considering his options. Essendon is interested… but I can now reveal that Port…
Essendon may be strengthened by the return of up to four players from injury this weekend after their bye round. The break has been beneficial for Mason Redman, who is recovering from a hamstring strain and is expected to be available if he successfully completes training. Xavier Duursma and Ben Hobbs are both aiming for…
Essendon has made one confirmed change to its round 13 lineup for the match against Carlton at the MCG. With dynamic defender Mason Redman out due to a hamstring strain, four potential inclusions have been named for Sunday’s King’s Birthday Eve game. Ruckman Todd Goldstein, defender Archie Roberts, and midfielders Will Setterfield and Dylan Shiel…
Essendon’s formidable defender Mason Redman is set to miss the highly anticipated AFL clash against Carlton due to a hamstring strain. Additionally, key forward Kyle Langford’s participation remains uncertain as he needs to prove his fitness. Redman experienced soreness following Essendon’s loss to Gold Coast on Sunday. Langford was also taken out of the game…
Archie Perkins has committed to Essendon for an additional two years, joining the club’s emerging group of young midfielders in their effort to bring the Bombers back to success. The 22-year-old, who was set to be out of contract at the end of this year, has been negotiating a two-year deal over recent months, as…
Essendon’s versatile player Nik Cox received positive news after being substituted out of Saturday’s win against Richmond due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old underwent scans following the match, which revealed no significant damage to his hamstring, much to the relief of the Essendon camp. Although Cox will undergo further fitness assessments in the coming…
Essendon has had to make a last-minute alteration to their lineup for Saturday’s Dreamtime showdown due to midfielder Ben Hobbs nursing a calf injury. Hobbs will be replaced by second-year onballer Elijah Tsatas, following confirmation from the club on Friday. Additionally, rookie Archie Roberts has been drafted into the extended squad as an emergency. Last…