1 week ago ‘Get around him’: McKernan calls for caution after Essendon fans turn on McKay

A dual premiership star has rushed to the defence of Ben McKay, after the much-maligned defender appeared to wear the wrath of Essendon fans despite a breakthrough win over Port Adelaide.

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1 week ago ‘I didn’t think it was Bronx cheers’: Scott praises under fire McKay after Bombers down Port

Ben McKay was under pressure early in the game against Port Adelaide, but he responded to help Essendon to a much-needed win.

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1 week ago Bombers down Port after final term burst; Scott comes to McKay’s defence

Under-fire Essendon have delivered a stirring last-quarter comeback, including the final four goals of the game, to beat Port Adelaide by 12 points and claim their first win of the season.

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1 week ago AFL LIVE: Essendon down Port after final term burst, Draper shrugs off kick criticism

Under-fire Essendon have delivered a stirring last-quarter comeback, including the final four goals of the game, to beat Port Adelaide by 12 points and claim their first win of the season.

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1 week ago AFL LIVE round three: Debutant’s first touch lights up Essendon, Marvel Stadium comes to life

It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Their debutant, Saad El-Hawli, has been named as the sub and has been fasting during Ramadan.

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1 week ago AFL LIVE round three: Bombers fans fuming after lame first half against Port Adelaide

It’s a vital night for Essendon, who are striving to avoid a 0-3 start to a VFL/AFL season for just the second time since 1967. Their debutant, Saad El-Hawli, has been named as the sub and has been fasting during Ramadan.

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2 w. ago AFL round two as it happened: Saints clinch boilover win; does Danger have a case to answer for this?

Essendon were embarrassed at the MCG while Richmond came back to earth at Adelaide Oval after a surprise round one win. Geelong and St Kilda fought out the day’s thriller at Marvel Stadium.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Saints clinch boilover win; does Danger have a case to answer for this?

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Cats stay within touch of the Saints at Marvel, but is Danger in trouble for this?

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Late injury blow for Cats ahead of Saints clash; record

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Bombers embarrassed on the MCG; big star out for Cats; reality check for Tigers’ No.1 pick

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Bombers embarrassed on the MCG; reality sets in for Tigers; AFL boss responds to free

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: ‘They’ll never take the next step’: Legend’s big call on shocking Bombers; AFL boss responds to free

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Greats get into sloppy Bombers; as AFL boss responds to Friday night free

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Crows sizzling at MCG; worst injury news for Magpie

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Underdog Bombers host Crows; Bulldog bites tongue on umpiring

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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2 w. ago AFL round two Saturday action: Underdog Dons host Crows; Cats poised to lose Smith

AFL round two heats up Saturday with three key matches. Essendon and Adelaide launch the action with an MCG clash while Richmond, after a surprise round one win, clash with Port Adelaide across the border. Geelong and St Kilda play on Saturday night.

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3 w. ago As it happened: Rampaging Pies put early heat on Hinkley’s final season in charge; Dogs hold off gallant Roos

Experts have questioned Port Adelaide’s succession plan involving Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr after the Power surrendered without a whimper against Collingwood at the MCG.

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3 w. ago As it happened: Rampaging Pies put early heat on Hinkley’s final season in charge; Dogs holding off galant Roos

Experts have questioned Port Adelaide’s succession plan involving Ken Hinkley and Josh Carr after the Power surrendered without a whimper against Collingwood at the MCG.

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3 w. ago AFL round one LIVE: Rampaging Pies put early heat on Kenny’s time in charge; Dogs holding off Roos

Super Saturdays are back for 2025. It’s the official AFL round one, even though the season began last weekend. Today Geelong clash with Fremantle, there’s a grand final re-match in Sydney and tonight in Melbourne, the Bulldogs clash with the Kangaroos and Collingwood host Port Adelaide.

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