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Melton electrification is on the way. We're working with the Albanese Labor Government on development works to enable Metro trains to run on the line.

@ScooterMcNeice I actually thought El Hawli did a good job on Rayner too

Yes we lost badly but Peter Wright was probably in the top 4 best performed player on the ground imo🤷‍♂️

@SC___Scout Reality is he’d be a much better player at hawthorn. Better pressure up there ground. Trained a proper defensive system where all he needs to do his role within said system. Essendon have none of these things

In light of the whiteboard saga - something that gets completely overlooked is the sliding doors moment where the Hawthorn Football Club were ready to pay Ben McKay $1M+ a year and he says no, choosing the Essendon Football Club instead. So Hawthorn are forced to pivot. We bring in Tom Barrass and Josh Battle and suddenly the entire spine and identity of the team completely changes. I honestly don’t think we’d be anywhere near the same premiership window over the next few years if McKay says yes. ✅ One decision, a completely different future. I weight that decision even higher than the Zach Merrett deal falling through #AFL #Hawthorn

@FOXFOOTY @ClarkyHeraldSun show games played for experience to at least give context.

“The most important six weeks of his coaching career at Tullamarine.” 😮 Brad Scott faces a defining stretch that will decide his Essendon future as the 'same old' issue continues to haunt the club. More from #FirstCrack ➡ bit.ly/4dqAM8X

@greghammo69 @Stinger22710991 @essendonfc @rohan_connolly @3AWisfootball @1116sen @tommorris32 @kanecornes Exactly. We have no identity

@Stinger22710991 @essendonfc @rohan_connolly @3AWisfootball @1116sen @tommorris32 @kanecornes His record doesn't stack up, but none of them do! He inherited a list with poor culture, fitness standards, fitness dept, recruiting, development, leadership, depth. What's concerning though is no resemblance of game plan or style. Talent coming thru is obvious, but no system.

To all the Essendon faithful/podcasters & fans look at Brad Scott's record surely he doesn't survive 🤔? Thoughts @essendonfc @rohan_connolly @3AWisfootball @1116sen @tommorris32 @kanecornes

@FootyonNine x.com/footyonnine/st… The exact same segment

"It's a practice that I really, really loathe from supporter groups." The panel on the bronx cheers for Ben McKay from the Bomber fans. #9AFLSFS | Watch on 9 & 9Now 🖥️

@NDhillon82 @DonCaldwelll Obsessed

@drewie24 @DonCaldwelll Keep crying princess

Essendon’s grim midfield picture. #18th Contested ball #18th Stoppage Clearances #18th Hardball gets #18th Scores against from oppo transition #18th 1%ers #18th Inside 50s #17th Hitouts #17th Turnovers #17th Scores against on Turnover #17th Mtrs Gained #16th Groundball gets

@DonCaldwelll I mean he beat membrey on Saturday. Not saying much though just

Zach Reid 2026 ratings among all Key Defenders in the AFL (3+ games) (Out of 52 Key Defenders) #48th Rated Key Defender #49th Spoils per game #46th for Intercept Marks per game #51st for Defensive 1v1 loss % (Losing 63% of 1v1s) #34th Meters Gained *26 Career Games

@Hennez_hof @henrywinter Giving aus football fans a bad rap with embarrassing takes like this

Sunderland I can agree with.. but Leeds have big players as well, which we have seen shine throughout the season. And recent premier league experience. Personally this sort of result should have been expected. There’s been flashes of good form, but I wouldn’t put it past them to drop off in their remaining fixtures.

Leeds United can take pride in their season. Leaving Wembley disappointed and frustrated actually shows what they have achieved this season. They under-performed compared to some of their more vibrant, assertive form on that seven-game unbeaten run. Leeds lost (deservedly) to a newly-motivated Chelsea side whose starting XI cost £551m. Leeds’ starting XI cost £103m. It's not a level playing field for starters. Leeds went out with a whimper, too meek in the first half, but have over-achieved this season. Plenty of reasons for positivity. Close to confirming they’re staying up, against gloomy pre-season predictions of many rivals. Six points clear of the drop zone with four games remaining and Burnley at home on Friday. Showing a togetherness in the team and between players and supporters that others covet. Generating atmospheres in stadia that few can match. Guided by a likeable head coach in Daniel Farke who made the right decision when the pressure was on most, changing the tactics and mood (Etihad, Nov 29). Good players like Gudmundsson and Ampadu stepping up, Calvert-Lewin getting back in England contention, Stach class. A fully fit Stach would have helped against Wembley (arrived at the break). An earlier tweak to 3-4-2-1 to combat Chelsea’s control and give DCL some support might have helped (Farke did go to a back-four at half-time but Chelsea closed down the game, including time-wasting and tactical time-outs). Leeds can still take pride in reaching the semi-final of the Cup, taking 34,000 to Wembley, and could easily have sold out the stadium on their own. That river of white and yellow flowing from all parts towards football's HQ confirmed the size of the club and the passion it stirs. Need to strengthen further in the summer, keep key players, and continue building. A bad day at Wembley, a missed opportunity, a sense of dismay, cannot slow Leeds United's revival. #LUFC

@NDhillon82 @DonCaldwelll Hawks supporter who posts more on Essendon pages. Get a life dude

@DonCaldwelll Decision to keep Zach Merrett is working wonders. Essendon win the trade battle.

@rexy69 @AFLNation It was more of a mark they payed to frampton moments later

@AFLNation He didn’t take the mark. It was a free kick

"For all the RUBBISH they pay...what are they looking at? Caddy takes the mark and gets punched in the face." - Gerard Whateley No 50m penalty for Caddy there? #AFLDonsPies

@Connor_J_Hughes McCoy?

The #Giants are on the clock.

@ConnorNFLDraft Still need to get another

I don’t have much on Dee Winters. He’s young and athletic, but I’m not sure he’s a walk in starter. Feels more like depth?

@ZachWolchuk Whose realistic?

Hoping one of these linebackers falls! Let's sweat it out together!

@jonmachota He then said once top 5 picks were done. Says to me it was Reese

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said they only would have traded up for Caleb Downs or one other player. He didn’t share who the other player was

@davehelman_ @JohnOwning Still straightforward Dave. Next go trade for Brooks with one of those 4ths

Feels fairly straightforward for Dallas imo - Mansoor Delane or the off-ball Ohio State defender who falls to 12 - the best EDGE or CB on their board @ 20 - pivot to pass catcher if necessary Conversation changes if they trade up or back, but that’s my bet for 12 & 20.

@HurlbutHuddle @ScooterMagruder He was 33 on consensus board. A reach yes. By same reasoning we lucked out with downs who was 4 on consensus board. It’s an A

@ScooterMagruder B. Huge reach with Lawrence. However, picked up two 4s.

Grade the Cowboys 1st round:

@RealSkipBayless You are missing something. Numerous brain cells

Still trying to figure out why Jerry needed to trade up one spot for Downs. If the Dolphins wanted him, wouldn't they have just taken him instead of adding a couple of 5th-rounders? Maybe I'm missing something.

@LaurieHoresh How good

I’m a happy boy.

@NickHarrisFWST I’m crying

The Dallas Cowboys have moved up to pick No. 11 in a trade with the Miami Dolphins to take Ohio State S Caleb Downs. Dallas gets its guy.