https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/zach-merrett-knew-leaving-essendon-was-a-long-shot-but-he-tried-anyway-he-explains-why-20251120-p5nh83.html
Nov 23, 2025 - Merrett’s request to leave Essendon for Hawthorn was the talk of trade period, but a deal didn’t get done. He explains why he’s excited to be back and...
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https://www.nine.com.au/sport/afl/news-2025-andrew-mcgrath-new-essendon-bombers-captain-zach-merrett-ceo-craig-vozzo-steps-down-20251217-p5nohf.html
Dec 17, 2025 - After a tense period of uncertainty in Zach Merrett's standing down as Essendon captain, the team have named Andrew McGrath as the new skipper of the...
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https://www.nine.com.au/sport/afl/news-2025-essendon-bombers-nic-martin-injury-setback-20251128-p5njd1.html
Nov 28, 2025 - Essendon star Nic Martin has been ruled out of the 2026 season in a horror blow for the player and the club. The star defender tore his ACL in July and...
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https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/seven-weeks-after-his-retirement-party-this-veteran-footy-boss-is-back-to-help-the-demons-20251128-p5njaq.html
Nov 28, 2025 - The Bombers’ bad luck on the injury front has worsened again. Meanwhile, Brian Cook’s appointment to mentor CEO Paul Guerra comes after a season of huge...
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https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/you-see-fear-on-people-inside-the-room-with-the-essendon-34-when-the-sledgehammer-came-down-20251218-p5noqx.html
Jan 10, 2026 - Players were crying, and Dyson Heppell got up and hugged every one of them. Ten years after Essendon players were suspended for taking a banned substance, some...
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