Essendon Bombers

Ridley’s Gone, the Picks Are In — Now Don’t Blow It on Blakey

Essendon call the draft 'a priority' after the Jordan Ridley trade to Geelong, with Nick Blakey interest simmering. Riggsy breaks…

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Merrett Gone, and Somehow I’m Writing About Hawthorn Nicely

Riggsy reacts to the Zach Merrett Essendon trade to Hawthorn, breaking down what it means for the Bombers and why…

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Merrett to Hawthorn: Of Course It Happened On Day One

Zach Merrett to Hawthorn: Riggsy breaks down Essendon's shock day one trade period deal, what it means for the Bombers…

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Longmire To Essendon: We Finally Poached Someone GOOD

Essendon's coup in signing John Longmire from Sydney as head of performance has Riggsy cautiously optimistic for the first time…

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Thirty Years On: The SCG Prelim That Still Haunts Us Bombers Fans

Riggsy looks back at the Swans-Bombers SCG preliminary final 30 years on, reliving the heartbreak and the madness for Essendon…

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Hird’s Last Play: A Chance To Finally Unite The Bombers

Mark Riggall on why James Hird still has a role to play in Essendon unity, even after missing out on…

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Wanganeen-Milera Does It Again, And I’m Just Grateful It’s Not Us

Riggsy on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's latest masterclass against North Melbourne, a year after his famous final quarter against Melbourne, and what…

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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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