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Rick Edwards

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Melb Press Club Quill winner. Author ‘We Are Essendon'. Videographer, draft watcher, original @essendonfc content found here & https://t.co/6fDIHlveuP

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Nate Caddy can do things others can’t

Nate Caddy can do things others can’t

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Well done Denis Pagan and the Brisbane Lions #AFLGF

Well done Denis Pagan and the Brisbane Lions #AFLGF

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PERSONAL NEWS: This year was the 12th year of going to the Hangar to get footage. I took 135 videos during the last preseason. They were viewed 1.1 million times. In 2025 I branched out and went to places such as Dandenong, Sunbury, Craigieburn, Greenvale and Werribee to film the most exciting juniors in the state. But working full-time I’ve now reached a point where something has to give. So I would like to invite you to support my new Patreon. Bomber training videos will remain here on X. But there’ll just be some extra ones on Patreon. Also on Patreon will be videos of Essendon VFL, Essendon-tied juniors, and a little of Coates League. They will be high quality 4k videos. Additionally, I feel with 30 years experience in journalism it’s time to put my interviewing skills to use: so I’ll be doing Essendon-related interviews on Patreon. Right now with no Essendon training, there’s about 60 videos on the site that are draft clips because it’s that time of the year: video of the likes of Duursma and Robey. No pressure to join the Patreon. Like I said, the bulk of the training vids will stay on X. But for those able to follow my journey on this new platform, I offer my thanks in advance. PS: joining via web browser or Android is cheaper than IOS.

PERSONAL NEWS: This year was the 12th year of going to the Hangar to get footage. I took 135 videos during the last preseason. They were viewed 1.1 million times. In 2025 I branched out and went to places such as Dandenong, Sunbury, Craigieburn, Greenvale and Werribee to film the most exciting juniors in the state. But working full-time I’ve now reached a point where something has to give. So I would like to invite you to support my new Patreon. Bomber training videos will remain here on X. But there’ll just be some extra ones on Patreon. Also on Patreon will be videos of Essendon VFL, Essendon-tied juniors, and a little of Coates League. They will be high quality 4k videos. Additionally, I feel with 30 years experience in journalism it’s time to put my interviewing skills to use: so I’ll be doing Essendon-related interviews on Patreon. Right now with no Essendon training, there’s about 60 videos on the site that are draft clips because it’s that time of the year: video of the likes of Duursma and Robey. No pressure to join the Patreon. Like I said, the bulk of the training vids will stay on X. But for those able to follow my journey on this new platform, I offer my thanks in advance. PS: joining via web browser or Android is cheaper than IOS.

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I believe this might have been the order for 2km time trial (but the last few may have changed places). Jaxon Binns (ex Carlton) Clarke Roberts Saad Nguyen Day-Wicks Tsatas Cam Nyko (VFL) Johnson McMahon Unwin Then a bit of a gap. Video from last 100m. See more footage from today’s session here:

I believe this might have been the order for 2km time trial (but the last few may have changed places). Jaxon Binns (ex Carlton) Clarke Roberts Saad Nguyen Day-Wicks Tsatas Cam Nyko (VFL) Johnson McMahon Unwin Then a bit of a gap. Video from last 100m. See more footage from today’s session here:

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It was great to see Nick Bryan return to match sim yesterday. He ruptured his ACL on April 12 last year. The club says he’s 3 to 4 weeks from playing again.

It was great to see Nick Bryan return to match sim yesterday. He ruptured his ACL on April 12 last year. The club says he’s 3 to 4 weeks from playing again.

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It’s now 103 high res videos I’ve posted on my Patreon for January. In the past 24 hours the clips include these ones I’ve attached: -Caddy’s unbelievable goal -Langford’s freaky snap -Kako’s centre clearance 1/2

It’s now 103 high res videos I’ve posted on my Patreon for January. In the past 24 hours the clips include these ones I’ve attached: -Caddy’s unbelievable goal -Langford’s freaky snap -Kako’s centre clearance 1/2

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Kako and El Achkar are a real dynamic duo. They just seem to find each other. Essendon’s Batman and Robin. Here Caldwell gets the ball inside 50, and Kako and Huss do their thing. And Merrett finishes off the play. I would be stunned if Huss doesn’t line up against the Hawks

Kako and El Achkar are a real dynamic duo. They just seem to find each other. Essendon’s Batman and Robin. Here Caldwell gets the ball inside 50, and Kako and Huss do their thing. And Merrett finishes off the play. I would be stunned if Huss doesn’t line up against the Hawks

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As foreshadowed earlier this year, the second oval at The Hangar is getting resurfaced. The main oval is looking good

As foreshadowed earlier this year, the second oval at The Hangar is getting resurfaced. The main oval is looking good

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Garry Lyon: Merrett can’t go back but Trac can 🤷‍♂️ “You’re open for a disgruntled player to walk back into that club… going to make for a difficult environment.” —- “Melb have whip hand here. If there’s not a deal that suits Melb, Christian plays for Melb & I’m happy with that.”

Garry Lyon: Merrett can’t go back but Trac can 🤷‍♂️ “You’re open for a disgruntled player to walk back into that club… going to make for a difficult environment.” —- “Melb have whip hand here. If there’s not a deal that suits Melb, Christian plays for Melb & I’m happy with that.”

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This fast moving fellow with blue boots caught my attention yesterday. He’s Solly McKay, an Essendon VFL player. He’s turning 22 this month and is 187cm. Played a total of 33 VFL games with the Dons. Eighteen of those were this year and four times he finished with 20 plus disposals. I have no idea if he is in the frame for the SSP spot but I like his speed and power.

This fast moving fellow with blue boots caught my attention yesterday. He’s Solly McKay, an Essendon VFL player. He’s turning 22 this month and is 187cm. Played a total of 33 VFL games with the Dons. Eighteen of those were this year and four times he finished with 20 plus disposals. I have no idea if he is in the frame for the SSP spot but I like his speed and power.

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If I could, the player I would take with absolute certainty at no 1 in this year’s draft is not Arki Butler or Harry Van Hattum. His name is Jake Miller. He’s a 197cm contested marking machine from the Western Jets. In the first two national championship games, he’s dragged down a total of 19 marks (5 contested). Unfortunately for the Dons he’s only 17 and not eligible until the 2027 draft.

If I could, the player I would take with absolute certainty at no 1 in this year’s draft is not Arki Butler or Harry Van Hattum. His name is Jake Miller. He’s a 197cm contested marking machine from the Western Jets. In the first two national championship games, he’s dragged down a total of 19 marks (5 contested). Unfortunately for the Dons he’s only 17 and not eligible until the 2027 draft.

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It was fascinating to hear former Essendon insider Paul Cousins’ preferred candidate to coach the Bombers. He has a soft spot for James Hird but it’s not him. While positive about Hayden Skipworth and James Kelly, it was another assistant coach who spent time at Tullamarine that Cousins thinks Andrew Welsh should talk to: Daniel Giansiracusa. Full interview: Pictures: The Caddy Shack

It was fascinating to hear former Essendon insider Paul Cousins’ preferred candidate to coach the Bombers. He has a soft spot for James Hird but it’s not him. While positive about Hayden Skipworth and James Kelly, it was another assistant coach who spent time at Tullamarine that Cousins thinks Andrew Welsh should talk to: Daniel Giansiracusa. Full interview: Pictures: The Caddy Shack

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The thing with Robey is it’s much more than just possessions that makes Essendon fans excited. In the last qtr he had 2 or 3 ball ups with Toby Greene as his opponent. It was physical but Robey didn’t retreat. In fact he lapped it up. And in the last contest between the two he won the free kick. Today was only his 5th game. Still just 18. The sky is the limit for this kid.

The thing with Robey is it’s much more than just possessions that makes Essendon fans excited. In the last qtr he had 2 or 3 ball ups with Toby Greene as his opponent. It was physical but Robey didn’t retreat. In fact he lapped it up. And in the last contest between the two he won the free kick. Today was only his 5th game. Still just 18. The sky is the limit for this kid.

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Over the past 13 months I have travelled all over Victoria to see players in the 2026 draft pool. And here's my footage of the guys I rank in the top 10. With my Essendon hat on I would love to draft Harry Van Hattum. Welsh and Solomon may already have sat down with him. I can see the headline: When Harry Met Solly! Arki Butler would also be a great pick up. Fast, elusive, creative small who can mark. An Essendon fan and grandson of former Bomber Allan Davis. My bolters are Harvie Cooke and Harrison Leeder, both from the Northern Knights. Exclusive footage of my 11-20 rankings, plus my notes on my top 20 players, is on my Patreon (which is $5 per month). There’s also regular Essendon NGA updates, the next being this weekend

Over the past 13 months I have travelled all over Victoria to see players in the 2026 draft pool. And here's my footage of the guys I rank in the top 10. With my Essendon hat on I would love to draft Harry Van Hattum. Welsh and Solomon may already have sat down with him. I can see the headline: When Harry Met Solly! Arki Butler would also be a great pick up. Fast, elusive, creative small who can mark. An Essendon fan and grandson of former Bomber Allan Davis. My bolters are Harvie Cooke and Harrison Leeder, both from the Northern Knights. Exclusive footage of my 11-20 rankings, plus my notes on my top 20 players, is on my Patreon (which is $5 per month). There’s also regular Essendon NGA updates, the next being this weekend

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In his VFL comeback, Lewis Hayes rarely got beaten despite an avalanche of inside 50s, particularly in the third quarter. Werribee finished with 39 scoring shots. Hayes was rested after three quarter time and got through the game OK. 15 disposals @ 80pc effic 7 Intercept Possessions (Ess high)

In his VFL comeback, Lewis Hayes rarely got beaten despite an avalanche of inside 50s, particularly in the third quarter. Werribee finished with 39 scoring shots. Hayes was rested after three quarter time and got through the game OK. 15 disposals @ 80pc effic 7 Intercept Possessions (Ess high)

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“The Essendon rebuild is stagnating” because Gresham and McKay have been dropped. So says Jon Ralph. What a crock of sh!t. I thought the Melbourne International Comedy Festival had concluded!

“The Essendon rebuild is stagnating” because Gresham and McKay have been dropped. So says Jon Ralph. What a crock of sh!t. I thought the Melbourne International Comedy Festival had concluded!

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Former Essendon director and VFL President Paul Cousins says the club must conduct a thorough process and not just appoint someone “because they are a big name”. When asked about James Hird, Cousins -who was at the club for 9 months when Hird was coach - says Hird has an “incredible footy brain”. Hear more of his thoughts on Hird in the attached audio. For the full 75 minute Cousins interview on the mistakes he believes the club has made, go to

Former Essendon director and VFL President Paul Cousins says the club must conduct a thorough process and not just appoint someone “because they are a big name”. When asked about James Hird, Cousins -who was at the club for 9 months when Hird was coach - says Hird has an “incredible footy brain”. Hear more of his thoughts on Hird in the attached audio. For the full 75 minute Cousins interview on the mistakes he believes the club has made, go to

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I did dream of Daniher leading Essendon to a flag. He’s got a different jumper on him but good on him. He’s such a rare talent And I’m happy for his Essendon-loving family of parents Anthony and Jo, and brothers big brothers Ned and Darcy. And obviously his uncles! #AFLGF

I did dream of Daniher leading Essendon to a flag. He’s got a different jumper on him but good on him. He’s such a rare talent And I’m happy for his Essendon-loving family of parents Anthony and Jo, and brothers big brothers Ned and Darcy. And obviously his uncles! #AFLGF

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Seventeen disposals and six tackles for Jaxon Artemis on debut. He’s exactly the type of run and carry guy the Dons could do with.

Seventeen disposals and six tackles for Jaxon Artemis on debut. He’s exactly the type of run and carry guy the Dons could do with.

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Dyson Sharp is my no1 pick for the Dons (given Duursma seems unattainable). He has risen to the occasion at every level he has played, including SANFL seniors. He’s that taller two-way midfield runner we need. Some people say he lacks speed. While I don’t think he’d beat Gout Gout, he clearly isn’t slow, as this clip demonstrates Clip from Footy Stuff

Dyson Sharp is my no1 pick for the Dons (given Duursma seems unattainable). He has risen to the occasion at every level he has played, including SANFL seniors. He’s that taller two-way midfield runner we need. Some people say he lacks speed. While I don’t think he’d beat Gout Gout, he clearly isn’t slow, as this clip demonstrates Clip from Footy Stuff

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You’ll hear a lot of noise from reporters/journalists this week hoping to benefit from Essendon’s perilous position. Some will barrack for the Scott sacking, others will be pushed by their editors and chiefs of staff to find a different Essendon angle every day. They all know Essendon gets clicks and gets eyeballs. What you won’t hear is balance or objectivity. But the Bombers should stay the course. The elite #DonTheStat podcast has been the voice of reason since Friday night. Here’s a snippet from Ian Hume “We have brought in players, we have changed coaches … we have done everything but do things the difficult way. We have tried to make the easy choices in the past 25 years.”

You’ll hear a lot of noise from reporters/journalists this week hoping to benefit from Essendon’s perilous position. Some will barrack for the Scott sacking, others will be pushed by their editors and chiefs of staff to find a different Essendon angle every day. They all know Essendon gets clicks and gets eyeballs. What you won’t hear is balance or objectivity. But the Bombers should stay the course. The elite #DonTheStat podcast has been the voice of reason since Friday night. Here’s a snippet from Ian Hume “We have brought in players, we have changed coaches … we have done everything but do things the difficult way. We have tried to make the easy choices in the past 25 years.”

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DUZZZ!!! Sam Durham with the mark of the preseason. He started deep in the goalsquare and got to the the contest very quickly Essendon FC ♥️•taz•🖤 1/2

DUZZZ!!! Sam Durham with the mark of the preseason. He started deep in the goalsquare and got to the the contest very quickly Essendon FC ♥️•taz•🖤 1/2

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Koby Bewick kicks his 10th (and final) goal for Strathmore early in the third quarter. Rested for second half of 3rd Qtr and played in backline the final term. Had 8 at half time playing midfield and forward. The boy oozes class. 1/2

Koby Bewick kicks his 10th (and final) goal for Strathmore early in the third quarter. Rested for second half of 3rd Qtr and played in backline the final term. Had 8 at half time playing midfield and forward. The boy oozes class. 1/2

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I'm confident the club will make the best decision on the new captain. For me, Andy McGrath is the right man for the right time. He's not the best player on the list and you don't have to be. You only have to look at the likes of Nick Maxwell, Cameron Ling and Shannon Hurn and how they were able to lead. And in the words of Robert Shaw, someone who has known McGrath since he was in Year 8, Andy would be "the best leader, unifier and communicator".

I'm confident the club will make the best decision on the new captain. For me, Andy McGrath is the right man for the right time. He's not the best player on the list and you don't have to be. You only have to look at the likes of Nick Maxwell, Cameron Ling and Shannon Hurn and how they were able to lead. And in the words of Robert Shaw, someone who has known McGrath since he was in Year 8, Andy would be "the best leader, unifier and communicator".

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Garry Lyon: Merrett can’t go back but Trac can 🤷‍♂️ “You’re open for a disgruntled player to walk back into that club… going to make for a difficult environment.” —- “Melb have whip hand here. If there’s not a deal that suits Melb, Christian plays for Melb & I’m happy with that.”

Garry Lyon: Merrett can’t go back but Trac can 🤷‍♂️ “You’re open for a disgruntled player to walk back into that club… going to make for a difficult environment.” —- “Melb have whip hand here. If there’s not a deal that suits Melb, Christian plays for Melb & I’m happy with that.”

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Nik Cox has had a really positive preseason so far. In the last training session two days ago he was safe in the air and clean on the ground.

Nik Cox has had a really positive preseason so far. In the last training session two days ago he was safe in the air and clean on the ground.

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🧵 Reckon we are a key position defender short. That’s why I hope we re-sign Kaine Baldwin. For mine he was one of our very best this preseason. He was hard to beat one-on-one and took a heap of contested marks.

🧵 Reckon we are a key position defender short. That’s why I hope we re-sign Kaine Baldwin. For mine he was one of our very best this preseason. He was hard to beat one-on-one and took a heap of contested marks.

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