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Essendon announce eighth debutant to replace injured star defender

Another debutant has been named for Sunday night.

Callum Farquhar - June 7, 2025

2025 Trade News & Rumours

The players your team has been linked to in 2025 – AFL trade news

Here are the names your club has been tied to this year👇

Mitch Keating - June 5, 2025

Sam Draper

In-demand Dons free agent tipped to “assess his options” as coach weighs in on future

Two rival clubs are said to be interested in the 26-year-old.

Mitch Keating - June 5, 2025

Essendon Bombers

Essendon Mid-Season Draft addition a chance to debut as star midfielder is confirmed to return

Meanwhile, the Dons’ coach has provided the latest on his skipper’s expected role for this weekend.

Mitch Keating - June 5, 2025

Connor Budarick

Gold Coast defender watched by rivals

After the inclusion of two half backs, and an incoming academy prospect, the 24-year-old could find himself on the outer.

Aidan Cellini - June 5, 2025

Sam Draper

“Shock” new suitor emerges for Essendon free agent

Aidan Cellini - June 4, 2025

Craft of the Draft

AFL Draft: Talls star in carnival opener, Dogs father-son continues to rise as Dons NGA shines in VFL debut

Jonty Ralphsmith - June 2, 2025

2025 Trade News & Rumours

Five hypothetical AFL mid-season trade deals

Mitch Keating - May 30, 2025

2025 AFL Finals

FULL TIME: Brisbane vs Essendon – Round 12, 2025

Zero Hanger - May 29, 2025

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Luamon Lual of the Bombers runs with the ball during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on April 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Essendon announce eighth debutant to replace injured star defender

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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

Essendon announce eighth debutant to replace injured star defender

The players your team has been linked to in 2025 – AFL trade news

In-demand Dons free agent tipped to “assess his options” as coach weighs in on future

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Essendon not ruling out debuts for Mid-Season Draft additions

Former AFL player charged with assaulting

Former AFL player charged with assaulting ex-partner

AFL MRO: Premiership Lion, Essendon midfielder to expect attention for separate incidents

AFL MRO: Premiership Lion, Essendon midfielder to expect attention for separate...

LIVE: Brisbane vs Essendon – Round 12, 2025

FULL TIME: Brisbane vs Essendon – Round 12, 2025

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Nic Martin of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goalduring the round eight AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 01, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

FINAL TEAMS: Brisbane vs Essendon – Round 12, 2025

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Hussien El Achkar of the Bachar Houli Senior Academy marks the ball during the 2023 Diversity Series match between Bachar Houli Academy and Victorian Diversity All Stars at Victoria Park on September 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL Draft: Essendon-tied teenager named for VFL debut

West Coast among clubs reportedly keen on WAFL gun

Eight Mid-Season Draft recruits who could make their AFL debuts in...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Isaac Heeney of the Swans falls over whilst running with the ball during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on May 10, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Sydney’s stunning fall from grace, why Geelong will be licking their...

AFL Draft: Carlton and Brisbane father-sons impress in Future Stars game

Essendon announces seventh debutant for 2025

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Bombers coach Brad Scott speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on April 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Bombers coach flags Mid-Season Draft plans amid key position injury crisis

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Essendon injury woes deepen as key tall ruled out of primetime...

Listing the ideal 2025 Mid-Season Draft prospect for each AFL team

Listing the ideal 2025 Mid-Season Draft prospect for each AFL team

Essendon to have "four or five players" back post-bye, latest on midfielder's fresh concern

AFL MRO: Essendon midfielder hit with two charges, Tiger cops sanction

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Zach Reid of the Bombers marksduring the round eight AFL match between Essendon Bombers and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Marvel Stadium, on May 01, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)

Essendon provide latest on injured pair

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Hussien El Achkar of the Bachar Houli Senior Academy marks the ball during the 2023 Diversity Series match between Bachar Houli Academy and Victorian Diversity All Stars at Victoria Park on September 28, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL Draft: Essendon-tied quartet among Cannons standouts