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If innocent, Essendon players must clear their names

Posted on October 23, 2014 by storktalks

How many people really know what went on at Essendon through the supplements saga? Millions, apparently! Everyone has a view of course, a personal opinion that they are none too shy about venting. That is how it should be. But … Continue reading →

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Bomber Thompson’s coaching stocks plummet

Posted on May 25, 2014 by storktalks

After Round 3 of the 2014 AFL season, Essendon were cruising. The coaching stocks of interim leader Mark ‘Bomber’ Thompson were booming. An impressive 39-point opening round victory over potential finalist North Melbourne, followed by an agonisingly close 4-point loss … Continue reading →

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Scapegoats, Martyrs and lessons unlearned

Posted on August 29, 2013 by storktalks

When the footy historians of the future re-examine the Essendon supplements saga, what will they see? Will they see 2013 as a turning point in the sport’s fight against doping? Or will they see it as just the tip of … Continue reading →

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