The AFL has left fans scratching their heads after deciding not to publicly explain a series of controversial decisions during Geelong’s win over Essendon on Saturday night. Throughout this season, AFL general manager of football Laura Kane has offered explanations to contentious umpiring calls from the weekend. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL silent on controversial … Read more
Essendon have cashed in on the struggles of fellow AFL premiership hopefuls and strengthened their grip on a top-four spot with a 30-point win over West Coast. The Bombers were challenged by the plucky Eagles but kicked clear late in the match, winning 19.8 (122) to 13.14 (92) at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Jake Stringer … Read more
Carlton fan favourite Zac Williams has paid tribute to his late sister Sam after kicking a goal in Sunday night’s blockbuster against Essendon. After playing much of his career in the backline, Williams has been swung forward recently in a successful move. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Williams pays tribute to late sister. Know the news … Read more
Harry McKay has been cleared of a concussion after a collision involving twin Ben during Carlton’s win over Essendon. In the early stages of the final quarter, Harry came charging out to try and mark a high ball with Ben trailing a metre behind. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Harry McKay hurt in collision with brother … Read more
The AFL world is mourning the death of star half-back flanker Barry Davis, a three-time premiership player and Australian Football League Hall of Famer. A two-time flag winner with Essendon, he moved to North Melbourne and captained the Kangaroos to their first premiership in 1975. Davis, who retired after that last grand final, died aged … Read more
Essendon coach Brad Scott says Kyle Langford addressed his teammates in the rooms directly after missing a crucial set shot in the Bombers’ thrilling Anzac Day draw against Collingwood. The gun forward had an opportunity to win the match for Essendon when he marked about 30m out with the Bombers behind by a point in … Read more
Essendon have escaped with a heart-stopping three-point win over Adelaide after having a last-second umpiring decision fortuitously go their way. The Bombers were hanging on to their slender lead for dear life in the dying minutes of the game, but looked set to cough it up after the siren when big man Sam Draper found … Read more
Essendon ruck Sam Draper waited about 60 seconds before mocking the umpiring decision that might have decided his side’s three-point win over Adelaide on Friday night. Draper was handed a ‘get out of jail free’ card when he wasn’t pinged for holding the ball after diving on it and dragging it in with just seconds … Read more
Top Western Bulldogs draftee Ryley Sanders was “seething” after being subbed out for the second time in his five-game AFL career on Friday night against Essendon. The 19-year-old has assumed a spot in the Dogs’ star-studded midfield seamlessly after being taken with pick No.6 in last year’s national draft and has impressed during what game … Read more
Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned Jeremy Finlayson’s use of a homophobic slur as the Port Adelaide forward awaits the outcome of an AFL investigation into the matter. Finlayson directed a homophobic slur towards an Essendon player during the third quarter of the Power’s 69-point victory over the Bombers at Adelaide Oval on Friday night. … Read more
