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Out of the shadow
Essendon coach Matthew Knights has endured a bumpy ride since replacing a legend. But he's sticking to his plan.
Skipworth a worthy addition
Eight years ago, Hayden Skipworth's dream came true. At 17, was drafted by Adelaide, his favourite football team, with the No. 53 pick.
Bombers looking for a mature player in AFL pre-season draft
Essendon might look at recruiting a more experienced player in the AFL pre-season draft.
Global meltdown hits Bombers
Essendon Football Club reveales a 62.5 per cent drop in earnings for season 2008 and is bracing for a torrid 2009.
Another profit for Bombers
The annual profit of $755,142 posted by AFL powerhouse Essendon was
affected by the global financial situation, managing director Peter
Jackson said on Monday.
Bombers try their Irish luck
After Kevin Sheedy's mostly unsuccessful experiments in international player recruitment, Essendon coach Matthew Knights joins the rush to recruit from Ireland.
Lovett told to become man of action
In 2009, it's Andrew Lovett's actions that are expected to do the talking for him, says coach Matthew Knights.
Sheedy: exempt indigenous players from cap
Kevin Sheedy is advocating for indigenous players to be exempt from
the salary cap to help with the AFL's likely expansion to 18 clubs.
Outspoken as ever, Sheedy stands his ground
AFL coaching great Kevin Sheedy was at his outspoken best as he launched his memoirs at the MCG.
Bombers cut Hislop to finalise list
Essendon de-lists young midfielder Tom Hislop from their list, giving the Bombers a further chance to boost their intake at next month's national draft.
Young Cat set to fly high at Windy Hill
Former Cat Brent Prismall has never played against Essendon in his four-year AFL career, but from 2009 the midfielder will be pulling on a black-and-red jumper.
Lloyd, Davis make their mark
Matthew Lloyd's wins AFL's mark of the year, while Collingwood's Leon Davis has won goal of the year for his round-22 effort against Fremantle.
Essendon leads pack as Prismall seeks new club
Essendon emerges as the front-runner to secure the services of
out-of-contract Geelong midfielder Brent Prismall.
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