Essendon

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Essendon Shines Bright: First Win of 2024 Season

Hawthorn AFL - Archie Perkins - Essendon Bombers - Hawthorn Hawks - Isaac Heeney - Zach Merrett - Hawthorn

Essendon's thrilling victory over Hawthorn marks a promising start to their 2024 campaign!

Essendon soared to victory in their first game of the 2024 season, stunning Hawthorn with a late surge that secured a 24-point win. The clash unfolded as a gripping arm wrestle in front of 73,000 fans, with Essendon emerging as the stronger contender in the end. Post-match, coach Brad Scott drew parallels between rising star Perkins and Sydney's Heeney, hinting at a bright future for the talented youngster. Despite a fiery start and intense rival showdown, Essendon's performance, led by standout players like Perkins and Merrett, showcased their determination and skill. The game saw a mix of gritty battles and impressive plays, setting an exciting tone for Essendon's journey in 2024.

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Bombers surge late to notch first win of 2024 (AFL)

A LATE surge has seen Essendon get its 2024 campaign off to the best possible start, defeating a plucky Hawthorn outfit by 24 points on Saturday afternoon.

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R1 - Essendon v Hawthorn - All That Mattered - The Mongrel Punt (The Mongrel Punt)

The Bombers and Hawks engaged in an arm wrestle in front of 73000, but it was Essendon too strong in the end. Jarred Ophorst has the details.

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'Doesn't look great': Bombers star faces nervy wait as sparks fly in ... (Fox Sports)

'Doesn't look great': Bombers star faces nervy wait as sparks fly in fiery match.

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FIERY start as bitter AFL rivalry explodes; new Hawk 'industrious' in ... (Fox Sports)

FIERY start as bitter AFL rivalry explodes; new Hawk 'industrious' in spicy clash: LIVE.

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Perkins grabs midfield opportunity with style (AFL)

Post-match, Essendon coach Brad Scott tentatively likened Perkins to Sydney's Isaac Heeney, reflecting on the most damaging position for the youngster as the ...

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Essendon looking replicate in-form Swan's rise through young gun (Zero Hanger)

Essendon are looking to the model that has seen Sydney star Isaac Heeney commence his 2024 campaign as one of the premier players in the competition when it ...

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Stars under scrutiny for big hits in arch rival showdown (Wide World of Sports)

H๏ปฟawthorn captain James Sicily may have landed himself in hot water for a bump, while Bomber Mason Redman w...

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Every player graded in Essendon's gritty Round 1 win over Hawthorn (SEN)

After an out-and-out battle in the first half, it was the likes of Archie Perkins (24 disposals, 12 tackles, two goals) and Zach Merrett (31 touches, six ...

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AFL 2024 round one LIVE updates: GWS join Swans at the top of the ... (WAtoday)

ESSENDON 17.5 (107) d HAWTHORN 11.17 (83). Sam ...

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Cruel injury scare ends cursed Bomber's comeback (Herald Sun)

Luckless Essendon tall Zach Reid's comeback game has not lasted two quarters after he copped another hamstring setback.

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