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Quartet of Victorian clubs interested in premiership Lion: AFL trade news

He is out of contract and is set to move away from Brisbane.

Aidan Cellini - September 2, 2026

AFL Trade Show

Victorian club urged to make late play for Brisbane star: AFL trade news

"Easier said than done, but it'd make sense."

Zero Hanger - September 2, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

AFL trade: SIX potential landing spots for Essendon’s Ben McKay

Could any of these clubs benefit from the Essendon defender?

Aidan Cellini - September 1, 2026

The Hitout

“Not a bad fit”: The rival club that should consider a move for Essendon defender

The 29-year-old's future with the Bombers has become clouded.

Zero Hanger - September 1, 2026

Ben McKay

Maligned Essendon defender on trading table: AFL trade news

He spent chunks of 2026 in the VFL.

Aidan Cellini - August 31, 2026

Zach Merrett

“I’m sad for him”: Essendon midfielder responds to Hird coaching snub

Aidan Cellini - August 31, 2026

Craft of the Draft

Mini Mock Draft: Selecting the first nine picks of the 2026 AFL Draft

Zero Hanger - August 30, 2026

Essendon Bombers

Essendon coach speaks on James Hird, gamestyle and more

Jonty Ralphsmith - August 26, 2026

AFL Editorial and Opinion

BIG trade and draft calls for all eight teams who missed the AFL Finals

Harrison McIlwaine - August 25, 2026

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 15: Sam Marshall of the Lions looks on while warming up during the round 23 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on August 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Quartet of Victorian clubs interested in premiership Lion: AFL trade news

Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Hawthorn

Five trade targets for EVERY AFL team: Hawthorn Hawks

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Josh Dunkley, Zac Bailey and Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrate during the AFL Grand Final match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Victorian club urged to make late play for Brisbane star: AFL...

Beveridge's turn under microscope, but history suggests he'll fight back

“It still sticks in my head”: Western Bulldog coach’s “concern” over...

AFLW News

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Grass signage is seen during the 2024 AFLW Round 09 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at TIO Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dreamtime clash returns to Darwin in 2025

Premiership Demon James Harmes to remain away from the club for personal reasons as Goodwin prepares for more selection changes

Retired Demon lands coaching gig

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Blending past and future helping form Bombers new culture

AFLW: Bombers co-captain ruled out of finals series

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2022 AFL SEASON

Quartet of Victorian clubs interested in premiership Lion: AFL trade news

Victorian club urged to make late play for Brisbane star: AFL trade news

AFL trade: SIX potential landing spots for Essendon’s Ben McKay

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Eight players from the 2022 AFL Draft predicted to have breakout seasons

Essendon coach reveals plans for crucial meeting with Bombers young gun

James Hird

“Bridges have been mended”: The unspoken impact of Essendon’s coaching process

Bombers "open" to trading another pick after turning down "compelling" offers for Pick 5

Essendon open to bringing back club great after McVeigh appointment

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BIG trade and draft calls for all eight teams who missed...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Mark McVeigh the new coach of the Bombers poses during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at The Hangar on August 25, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Newly-appointed Essendon coach provides update on Hird future, Merrett trade

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Essendon President Andrew Welsh speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at The Hangar on May 26, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Essendon president’s staunch response to Bombers board challenge threat after Hird...

Mr. Meanwhile: Why the Giants can't bank on a McVeigh spike

Essendon’s new coach “open” to fellow candidate joining Bombers

AFL whispers: Merrett’s Essendon future hinged on coaching appointment

AFL whispers: Merrett’s Essendon future hinged on coaching appointment

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Mark McVeigh assistant coach of the Swans during the round 19 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Essendon announce next senior coach

Chapman opens up about 2007 goat incident

Football legends named as 2026 AFL Grand Final presenters revealed

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Mark McVeigh assistant coach of the Swans during the round 19 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Essendon coaching candidate reacts to Bombers appointment

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: Zak Butters of the Power leads his team out onto the field during the round 18 AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at Marvel Stadium, on July 11, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Further intrigue added to AFL free agency as wooden spoon awarded

FULL TIME: Essendon vs Port Adelaide – Round 24, 2026

FULL TIME: FULL TIME: Essendon vs Port Adelaide – Round 24,...

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Nate Caddy of the Bombers
tackled by Miles Bergman of the Power during the round two AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Essendon Bombers at Adelaide Oval, on March 22, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

FINAL TEAMS: Essendon vs Port Adelaide – Round 24, 2026

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“Make sure you give him a whack”: Father of Port Adelaide...