Sheedy launches passionate defence of Hird
Essendon great Kevin Sheedy has launched an impassioned defence of James Hird and has called for patience in his recovery from an overdose.
Supplements Saga
AFLPA reaches out to Hird as smartphone app set to be released
AFL Players' Association chief Paul Marsh says the union has reached out to offer its support to James Hird.
James Hird 'health scare' the culmination of four years of turmoil
Unrelenting pressure on a sporting field or a coaching box is one thing. But that ceases, at least temporarily, when the game is over.
Absence makes Bomber's heart grow fonder
Travis Colyer walked back to his car, got in, but didn't drive home straight away.
Hepp to it: Bomber declares he's ready for captaincy
Despite being banned from the game for a year, Dyson Heppell has learned plenty. Now, he's even more qualified to take over as Essendon captain should the opportunity arise.
AFL throws out Dank appeal, ASADA goes whack
ASADA has taken aim at disgraced sports scientist Stephen Dank after his appeal against a lifetime ban from sport was formally thrown out by the AFL Appeal Board on Monday.
Dank won't explain his lack of explanation
Stephen Dank would not explain why he he failed to provide any paperwork to the AFL anti-doping appeal board before his deadline on Friday, but remained insistent the panel would eventually hear his case.
Bombers reach compo settlement with 18 banned players
The compensation claims against the Essendon Football Club over the supplements saga continue to progress, as 18 players settle with the club.
Jobe will get his Brownlow back after my appeal: Dank
Controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank says he intends to front the AFL appeals board and believes he can still clear the 34 banned Essendon players.
Stephen Dank fails to front at AFL appeal
Stephen Dank's appeal hearing has been postponed until December 1, after the controversial sports scientist failed to attend the hearing on Monday morning.
Appeals chairman allows oral testimony at Dank hearing
AFL appeals board chairman Peter O'Callaghan, QC, will allow oral testimony at Monday's hearing with Stephen Dank, although Dank and his lawyers remain unaware of this.
'Weird' year for Bomber Myers, on many fronts
For Essendon midfielder and leader David Myers, a 12-month suspension over the supplements saga has not only proved a blessing in disguise, but offered a brighter perspective on life as a professional footballer.
Dank ready to front public appeals hearing over 10 charges
Stephen Dank, the architect of the Essendon supplements program, is set to appear before the AFL appeals board on Monday but is angry no oral submissions will be allowed.
Right call: AFL awards Brownlow Medal to Cotchin, Mitchell
This was a decision the AFL Commission would have agonised over - but in the end the right call was made to award the 2012 Brownlow Medal retrospectively to Sam Mitchell and Trent Cotchin.
Watson: It hurts to have handed back Brownlow Medal
Jobe Watson says he is still hurting from his agonising call to cede his 2012 Brownlow Medal, as former teammates said they were "shattered" for the Essendon captain.
Mitchell and Cotchin deserve to cherish their Brownlow moment
Football should do what it can to make Sam Mitchell and Trent Cotchin's Brownlow Medal moment one to cherish.
Watson undecided on fighting for Brownlow as hearing looms
Jobe Watson is yet to come to a decision on whether or not to fight for the 2012 Brownlow medal that could be stripped from him next week.
Dons to meet Watson's management this week
Essendon will meet with Jobe Watson's management this week as both parties prepare for the historic November 15 AFL Commission meeting at which the fate of Watson's 2012 Brownlow medal will be decided.
Galbally: No legal route for Jobe to retain Brownlow
Prominent lawyer David Galbally says he cannot find a legal route for Jobe Watson to retain his Brownlow Medal.
Bombers' law firm hits back at 'distortion of truth'
Lawyers representing the Essendon 34 claim the comments of ASADA Chief Executive Ben McDevitt following the failed appeal to the Swiss court are incorrect.
Essendon appeal fail "not a real surprise" to winner, CAS
The clear appeal loss that stamps 34 Essendon footballers with doping offences for life has been termed "not a real surprise" to the sports arbiter the AFL players challenged in a faraway court. In light of the finding, secretary general of the international Court of Arbitration for Sport, Matthieu Reeb, has told Fairfax Media the Bomber players' challenge appeared doomed from the outset.
Dane Swan says Watson should keep Brownlow
Jobe Watson should keep his Brownlow Medal, according to the man who preceded him in winning the award.
Brownlow aside, loss already felt by Dons
As Sam Mitchell stunned the football world on his 34th birthday by outlining the very real prospect he could be joining West Coast, so too did the prospect he could become a Brownlow medallist in the coming weeks
Lloyd says Watson set to lose his Brownlow Medal
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd says it's highly unlikely Jobe Watson will keep his Brownlow medal.
Kelly and Dea staying at Essendon
Essendon top-up players Matt Dea and James Kelly are coming back to the Bombers in 2017.
Ex-teammate's partner pivotal in Watson return
Scott Gumbleton was a source of much frustration for Essendon fans over seven injury-riddled years, but they should be thankful to his girlfriend.
Jobe Watson's decision to play on makes Bombers' 2017 prospects brighter still
Essendon was already heading into season 2017 in a better place than it had known for years. Now that skipper Jobe Watson has recommitted to the cause, the Bombers’ prospects are brighter still.
Melbourne-bound Hibberd no longer angry at Dons
Michael Hibberd's anger towards Essendon has abated, and he says the Bombers looked after him during his six years at the club.
Worsfold sets deadline for Jobe Watson's decision
Jobe Watson has been told he needs to make a call on his playing future within a fortnight.
Bombers start cruising back to base as ban lifts
David Myers arrived at Essendon's base in Tullamarine on Wednesday morning, for the first time since he was banned from football for doping.
Dons get good news ahead of player returns
A day before their suspended stars become free to return to the club, Essendon received further good news after No.6 draft pick Aaron Francis agreed to a two-year contract extension.
CAS expects Essendon player appeal verdict in November
The AFL will enjoy clear air during finals from a drug case that has haunted it for four years, provided the timing of the Essendon player appeal verdict expected by world sport's chief arbiter - which is party to the landmark dispute - proves correct. The Court of Arbitration for Sport, which ruled 34 Bomber players would incur 12-month suspensions for banned substance use, has told Fairfax Media it does not expect ultimate judgment on the matter until November; at least four weeks after this season's AFL grand final.
Don't talk to me about 'Danksy', says an emotional Hurley
Stepping back into football after a year where he sought refuge abroad and returned with half his face covered by hair, banned Essendon player Michael Hurley has invited broad questioning with one clear no-go zone: Stephen Dank. In a filmed nine-minute interview to be broadcast by Channel Nine on Wednesday night, Hurley makes no secret of the fact he entertained changing clubs due to the drug scandal that halted him at peak of his AFL powers.
Parish desperate for return of the banned as Hurley reveals his anger
Emerging Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish says the Bombers look forward to welcoming their banned teammates back into the fold.
Watson wants to come back: Worsfold
Essendon coach John Worsfold thinks Jobe Watson wants to play at the Bombers in 2017.