1 week ago ‘I put the jets on’: The debutant who ignited the Bombers with his first touch

Saad El-Hawli’s electric play in the last quarter put Essendon on track for their first win of the season.

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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.

Politics

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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