Footy’s back and plenty of feel-good boxes were ticked for Dons fans like Caspar McLeod in their belting of old rivals the Hawks.
Almanac Footy: Go big or go home
February 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod has set the ball rolling with his bold predictions for the AFL 2023 season.
AFL SIM Matches 2023: Gold Coast v Essendon – Apathy be gone!
February 24, 2023 by 2 Comments
Caspar McLeod reviews the practice match between the Suns and the Bombers which the Bombers won by 5 points in a closely fought match.
Finals Week 1 – Western Bulldogs v Essendon: Dejection again…but this time, with a sprinkle of hope and a big dollop of pride
August 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
A tough day at the office for Caspar McLeod’s Dons provided a fair share of pain, but the story of how they got there in 2021 has him thinking the glass is half full at Tullamarine.
Round 21 – St Kilda v Sydney: And the battle for fourth just became really interesting.
August 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The final spot in the eight is up for grabs as St Kilda records a stirring victory over Sydney to keep them in the race for the finals.
Round 17 – Essendon v Adelaide: Growing Maturity
July 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Caspar McLeod is pleased with the growing maturity of the Bombers, given their convincing win over the Crows, but goal-kicking practice is sorely needed.
Round 16 – Sydney v West Coast: A nice red and white rarity
July 5, 2021 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod’s Swans took to an unfamiliar home ground this weekend – but true to form when in Geelong, Sydney showed they know how to use the ground well as they smashed the Eagles. What comes next is all up in the air in a topsy-turvy top eight!
Round 10 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Good Omens lead to Bomber Bliss
May 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s hard to calm the nerves before a clash with a rival who has given the Dons plenty of headaches in recent years, but Casper McLeod’s instincts that the tea leaves were in Essendon’s favour turned out to be correct.
Round 6 – Collingwood v Essendon: The day the result of the game comes second.
April 27, 2021 by 2 Comments
The stirring sounds of the Last Post brought back memories for Caspar McLeod of walking the battlefields of Gallipoli with his family. His Bombers fought gallantly in their battle against the Pies at the MCG on Anzac Day to record a fantastic win as Caspar reports.
AFLW Grand Final – Adelaide v Brisbane: Inspirational stories everywhere you look
April 18, 2021 by 2 Comments
It was a landmark AFLW Grand Final win for Brisbane in many ways. Trawling through the aftermath of the Lions’ maiden AFLW flag, Caspar McLeod discusses all of the major stories of the decider.
Round 4 – Sydney v Essendon: I have no nails left after yet another classic!
April 9, 2021 by 1 Comment
Another nail-biting classic between the Swans and Bombers as Sydney hang on for a three point win. Caspar McLeod reports.
Round 3 – Essendon v St Kilda: Electrifying Essendon’s best win in years
April 5, 2021 by 2 Comments
Against the wall and against all odds, Caspar McLeod’s Bombers pulled a performance for the ages out against St Kilda.
Round 1 – Essendon v Hawthorn: The most Essendon loss ever…but what a game!
March 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod admits to feeling weird at returning to footy in person. Round 1’s Essendon v Hawthorn game didn’t provide the result he was hoping for, but it was one of the more exciting games between the two rivals in recent years and importantly the night was filled with the soothing sights and sounds of footy.
AFLW Round 4 – Brisbane v Adelaide: The Erin Phillips Show
February 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Hickey Park was the picturesque stage for a masterclass by the indomitable Erin Phillips as her Crows bested the Lions. Caspar McLeod was an impressed watcher of the show.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: The Battle of the Bridge, Perth Edition
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod is very happy with Sydney’s ‘Battle of the Bridge’ win over GWS in their Round 12 clash in Perth.
Round 2 – Sydney v Essendon: That is how you break a drought… narrowly!
June 14, 2020 by 2 Comments
After a nervy first-up win ten weeks ago, Essendon made the trip up to Sydney to renew their rivalry with the Swans. Caspar McLeod was kept on the edge of his seat as the game tightened up in the final minutes.
Round 1 – Essendon v Fremantle: Commentators joke as the empty crowd cheer.
March 21, 2020 by 1 Comment
It was a tense last quarter for Bombers fans in their Round 1 match against the Dockers at Marvel Stadium as Caspar McLeod with scarf and beanie reports from his sitting room .
Finals Week 1 – West Coast Eagles v Essendon: September Viewing.
September 6, 2019 by 7 Comments
Not a good night for the Bombers as they bow out of the Finals in Week 1 against a dominant West Coast Eagles reports Caspar McLeod.
Round 23 – Sydney v St Kilda: Pride, and the time to say goodbye (you couldn’t write this script any better).
August 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Swans farewell their retiring legends in true style with a big win over the Saints in their Round 23 match at the SCG.
Round 23 – Collingwood v Essendon: Brave effort
August 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Good effort from the Bombers considering all their injuries according to Caspar McLeod as he reports on the Bombers 11 point loss in a closely fought game against the Pies in their Round 23 match.
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