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upstart’s All-Australian team

With the initial 40-man All-Australian squad announced on Tuesday, Robert Beaton picks his final 22 players.

upstart’s All-Australian team

With the initial 40-man All-Australian squad announced on Tuesday, Robert Beaton picks his final 22 players.

more from Essendon Bombers

upstart’s All-Australian team

With the initial 40-man All-Australian squad announced on Tuesday, Robert Beaton picks his final 22 players.

Time not of the essence

With many calling for a quick end to the Essendon investigation, accuracy is still more important than expediency, writes Liam Quinn.

Upside Round Ten – Essendon

The June curse has struck Essendon again, but Sam McInerney assures Bomber fans this season is different to the previous two.

Increasing the margin

In the first of upstart’s The Emerging Journalist blog spotlights, Jake Stevens explores how the margins of victory in the AFL are changing.

AFL Finals: Essendon team preview

Essendon faces Carlton this weekend in a must-win elimination final. Sam Patrick takes an in depth look at the Bombers’ chances in the finals.

Hurl him forward or hurl him back?

The versatility of Essendon young gun Michael Hurley has inspired passionate debate amongst supporters. Kevin Cheong discusses where he believes Hurley should be played for the remainder of his career.

Essendon Bombers: Seen, not just Hird?

There is an air of expectation over Essendon with new coach James Hird at the helm. Michael Pell previews the Bombers’ chances as upstart continues its countdown to the 2011 AFL season.

Bombers to upset Saints?

Only four teams remain in the NAB Cup and Ben Waterworth believes the in-form Bombers have enough momentum to upset the Saints in the first semi-final tonight.

From the grandstand: Settle down Bombers fans

Essendon fans are very excited about their team’s 2011 chances. But as Ben Waterworth explains in his column ‘From the Grandstand’, they need to calm down.

Essendon Bombers: the young consolidators

The Bombers were lucky to make the finals last season but will things be a little different this year? Ben Waterworth has the answers in part five of his 2010 AFL season preview.