Essendon Football Club News 2011

Essendon Latest News

Playing Pears 'a mistake'

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Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:30:00 GMT - Essendon coach James Hird admits he brought back defender Tayte Pears too early after he fractured his leg against Carlton in round 18

Tackle pressure sparks Dons' party

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Sat, 09 Jul 2011 12:31:00 GMT - Essendon engineered a mid-match turnaround due to an increased focus on tackling pressure, says coach James Hird

Barnstorming Bombers

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Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:50:00 GMT - A seven goals to nil last quarter has propelled Essendon to a 39-point victory over Richmond

Brittle one week, brave the next

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Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:46:00 GMT - James Hird paid tribute to the mettle of his players just a week after their frailties were exposed against Hawthorn

Dons' inside edge pays off

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Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:43:00 GMT - But James Hird credits Mark Thompson and Brendan McCartney with more than just providing information on their old club

Cats' unbeaten run bombed

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Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:40:00 GMT - Essendon has caused the upset of 2011, inflicting Geelong's first loss for the season in Mark Thompson's first meeting with his old club

Ryder snaps a special

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Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:55:00 GMT - He's been under pressure all week but Essendon's Paddy Ryder kicked a cracker out of a ball-up 25m from goal against the Cats

Preview: Essendon v Geelong

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Tue, 28 Jun 2011 03:14:00 GMT - Essendon and Geelong go at it this Saturday with the Cats looking to remain undefeated and the Bombers trying to end a five game losing streak

'Bomber' no focus for Cats

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Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:17:00 GMT - Geelong coach Chris Scott says the Cats' clash with Essendon is better 'theatre' because of Mark Thompson's involvement

DT Market Watch

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Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:27:00 GMT - The Bombers feature prominently in this week's market watch - as the Doc feels the pain of some of the league's injured stars

Media Watch

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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:45:00 GMT - Cats' blue with Bomber, Jobe leaves a massive hole and tunnel-ball continues stats evolution

Hocking confident of bounce back

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Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:02:00 GMT - Heath Hocking is confident Essendon can bounce back from its five-game losing streak even with injuries to key players

Hawks hammer Bombers

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Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:54:00 GMT - Hawthorn overwhelms Essendon by 65 points after a superb first-half display at the MCG

Bombers pay a high price

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Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:44:00 GMT - Fifth straight loss for Essendon comes at a cost, with captain Jobe Watson heading a mounting injury toll for James Hird's side

From the vault: Bombers/Hawks rivalry

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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:06:00 GMT - The storied Essendon-Hawthorn rivalry goes back over 30 years and is still just as intense today as it ever has been

Preview: Hawthorn v Essendon

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Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:44:00 GMT - Hawthorn and Essendon clash under lights at the MCG on Friday night as the Bombers look to arrest a four-game losing streak

Ryder's not lazy: Hird

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Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:25:00 GMT - Essendon coach James Hird has defended ruckman Patrick Ryder against criticism of laziness

Stats Watch

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Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:26:00 GMT - Essendon's inside 50 conversion rate is a rising matter of concern for the Bombers

Bombers sign six

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Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:03:00 GMT - Six Essendon players have pledged their commitment to the Bombers by signing new deals, including the club's hottest youngster

Match Review Panel: Round 13

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Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:48:00 GMT - A dozen players have been charged after the match review panel's assessment of Round 13