Essendon Bombers

Riggsy’s Lament: Merrett Gone, Maybe, But Never Forgotten

Zach Merrett is attracting interest from a Victorian powerhouse. FootyTalk columnist Mark Riggall gives his Essendon fan's take on losing…

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Lock Him In: The Bomber Signing That Actually Feels Good

Essendon locks in emerging spearhead until 2031 in a massive contract extension. Riggsy breaks down why this Bombers signing is…

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Sheeds Blocked the Exit and Honestly, Fair Enough

Kevin Sheedy blocked Essendon fans from leaving Marvel Stadium early on Sunday. Mark Riggall on why the legend was absolutely…

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Riggsy: Solly’s Silence Speaks Volumes at Windy Hill

Mark Riggall on the Essendon coaching race, Dean Solomon's cautious stance, James Hird's open ambitions, and what it all means…

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Hird for Essendon Coach: Chaos, Hope or Both?

James Hird is a confirmed candidate for the Essendon coaching role. FootyTalk's Riggsy gives his honest, wry take on what…

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Riggsy’s Verdict: Bombers Silence the Roos at Marvel

Riggsy's full-time verdict on Essendon vs North Melbourne in Round 16 2026. Analysis, standouts and the eternal hope of a…

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Fremantle Win 14 Straight While We Lost to the Roos. Lovely.

Fremantle Dockers make it 14 wins in a row behind a dominant Luke Jackson as Essendon fall to North Melbourne.…

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Only Essendon Could Make a Coaching Hunt a Saga

Essendon has named an in-house panel to select its next AFL coach, with James Hird in the frame. FootyTalk's Riggsy…

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Riggsy: The Interim Question Essendon Can’t Escape

Mark Riggall on Essendon's interim coaching situation, what it means for the back half of 2025, and why Bomber fans…

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The Captain’s Comin’ Home — And We’re Daring to Hope

Essendon skipper set to return from injury as the Bombers get a host of positive fitness updates. Riggsy on what…

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