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Herald Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
AFL 2025: Essendon set to welcome back Darcy Parish
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. It's a big boost for the Bombers. Essendon will welcome star midfielder Darcy Parish back for its crunch clash with Carlton on Sunday night. Parish has not played at senior level since the Bombers' final home-and-away match of last season. The All-Australian, who had sustained yet another soft tissue setback, played two matches on managed minutes in the VFL last month. Essendon coach Brad Scott said Parish's addition would provide further flexibility to the Bombers' midfield. 'We planned for this for quite some time and he's had an uninterrupted month in terms of his build,' he said. 'He played two games in the VFL, played really well, so barring an incident today he'll be available. 'It's probably one part of the ground where we do have great flexibility at the moment. It's a good thing, you want to have multiple options running through the midfield.' Darcy Parish will play for Essendon this Sunday in a welcome boost. Picture: David Crosling The Bombers used star captain Zach Merrett across half back last week in their brave loss to reigning premier Brisbane. Merrett found plenty of the ball but didn't have his usual impact, recording only two clearances and one inside 50. With their pile of injuries, particularly in defence, Scott said the Bombers could use Merrett back again. 'Look, maybe, it's a bit of a reality, Zak Johnson came in for his first game and played in defence,' he said. 'Our VFL team had a really good performance, but we didn't really have any AFL-listed players playing in defence. 'Merrett we would like to use in about four different places, he's a really flexible player. 'We'll just assess where we play him based on the opposition and what suits us best.' Essendon star captain Zach Merrett could be used across half back again. Picture:) Essendon veteran ruck Todd Goldstein will have his hands full with brilliant Blue Tom De Koning on Sunday. Scott praised the efforts of Goldstein since he resurgence back into the side and said the Bombers would only give the 335-gamer a rest 'only if we need to'. 'I've known Goldy long enough to know what he's capable of and we just monitor him really closely,' he said. 'I don't think we will go down the path of pre-planning anything, obviously have some ideas in mind. 'But most of our time will be directed towards assessing how he is recovering from games, how he's performing. I thought he was outstanding on the weekend.' The Bombers also have Vigo Visentini and mid-season draftee Lachlan Blakiston waiting in the wings. Originally published as AFL 2025: Essendon set to welcome back All-Australian midfielder
Perth Now
a day ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Midfielder's return gives Dons ‘great flexibility'
It's a big boost for the Bombers. Essendon will welcome star midfielder Darcy Parish back for its crunch clash with Carlton on Sunday night. Parish has not played at senior level since the Bombers' final home-and-away match of last season. The All-Australian, who had sustained yet another soft tissue setback, played two matches on managed minutes in the VFL last month. Essendon coach Brad Scott said Parish's addition would provide further flexibility to the Bombers' midfield. 'We planned for this for quite some time and he's had an uninterrupted month in terms of his build,' he said. 'He played two games in the VFL, played really well, so barring an incident today he'll be available. 'It's probably one part of the ground where we do have great flexibility at the moment. It's a good thing, you want to have multiple options running through the midfield.' Darcy Parish will play for Essendon this Sunday in a welcome boost. David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia The Bombers used star captain Zach Merrett across half back last week in their brave loss to reigning premier Brisbane. Merrett found plenty of the ball but didn't have his usual impact, recording only two clearances and one inside 50. With their pile of injuries, particularly in defence, Scott said the Bombers could use Merrett back again. 'Look, maybe, it's a bit of a reality, Zak Johnson came in for his first game and played in defence,' he said. 'Our VFL team had a really good performance, but we didn't really have any AFL-listed players playing in defence. 'Merrett we would like to use in about four different places, he's a really flexible player. 'We'll just assess where we play him based on the opposition and what suits us best.' Essendon veteran ruck Todd Goldstein will have his hands full with brilliant Blue Tom De Koning on Sunday. Scott praised the efforts of Goldstein since he resurgence back into the side and said the Bombers would only give the 335-gamer a rest 'only if we need to'. 'I've known Goldy long enough to know what he's capable of and we just monitor him really closely,' he said. 'I don't think we will go down the path of pre-planning anything, obviously have some ideas in mind. 'But most of our time will be directed towards assessing how he is recovering from games, how he's performing. I thought he was outstanding on the weekend.' The Bombers also have Vigo Visentini and mid-season draftee Lachlan Blakiston waiting in the wings.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
AFL 2025: Essendon set to welcome back All-Australian midfielder
It's a big boost for the Bombers. Essendon will welcome star midfielder Darcy Parish back for its crunch clash with Carlton on Sunday night. Parish has not played at senior level since the Bombers' final home-and-away match of last season. The All-Australian, who had sustained yet another soft tissue setback, played two matches on managed minutes in the VFL last month. Essendon coach Brad Scott said Parish's addition would provide further flexibility to the Bombers' midfield. 'We planned for this for quite some time and he's had an uninterrupted month in terms of his build,' he said. 'He played two games in the VFL, played really well, so barring an incident today he'll be available. 'It's probably one part of the ground where we do have great flexibility at the moment. It's a good thing, you want to have multiple options running through the midfield.' The Bombers used star captain Zach Merrett across half back last week in their brave loss to reigning premier Brisbane. Merrett found plenty of the ball but didn't have his usual impact, recording only two clearances and one inside 50. With their pile of injuries, particularly in defence, Scott said the Bombers could use Merrett back again. 'Look, maybe, it's a bit of a reality, Zak Johnson came in for his first game and played in defence,' he said. 'Our VFL team had a really good performance, but we didn't really have any AFL-listed players playing in defence. 'Merrett we would like to use in about four different places, he's a really flexible player. 'We'll just assess where we play him based on the opposition and what suits us best.' Essendon veteran ruck Todd Goldstein will have his hands full with brilliant Blue Tom De Koning on Sunday. Scott praised the efforts of Goldstein since he resurgence back into the side and said the Bombers would only give the 335-gamer a rest 'only if we need to'. 'I've known Goldy long enough to know what he's capable of and we just monitor him really closely,' he said. 'I don't think we will go down the path of pre-planning anything, obviously have some ideas in mind. 'But most of our time will be directed towards assessing how he is recovering from games, how he's performing. I thought he was outstanding on the weekend.'
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- General
- The Advertiser
Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG
Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night. Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night. Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG
Essendon star Darcy Parish is itching to make his long-awaited comeback in the AFL crunch clash with Carlton but still needs the final tick of approval. Parish has endured a wretched run with injuries in recent seasons and is yet to play a senior game this year. The 27-year-old has been hampered by ongoing back and calf issues in a difficult start to 2025. But he has eased into a comeback in two VFL matches on limited minutes and feels ready to be thrust back into AFL action against the Blues at the MCG on Sunday night. "It's obviously been a frustrating start to the year for myself but I've played the last couple of weeks and managed to get through," Parish said. "I've been grateful and had real fun and enjoyment out there the last few weeks and now it's up to Scotty (coach Brad Scott). "Hopefully he picks me for this weekend's clash and I can't wait to get back out there with the boys. "There's no better place to play than the MCG with a full crowd there and I'm itching to get out there again." Parish has played just 46 of a possible 78 games since his career-best 2021 season, and the Bombers have taken a conservative approach with the gun midfielder's rehabilitation. "I've been knocking (on Scott's door) for the past couple of weeks and he's been itching to get me back out there," Parish said. "But the medical guys have had a real plan in place to manage my minutes and give me the best opportunity to perform and stay out there injury-free for the rest of the year. "We've stuck fat with that and I've been progressing really well and hopefully this week's the week to get back out there." Parish has been ever-present on a growing Essendon injury list this year, with the Bombers (6-4) facing significant obstacles in their bid to snap the club's long finals win drought. Sam Draper, Kyle Langford and Ben McKay are among the raft of key position players who have been sidelined. "We've been really unlucky with injuries - and key injuries as well - in the last few years and especially this year," Parish said. "We've had a lot of young guys step up and play their roles, which has been really exciting for the club. "It's the next-man-up mentality at the moment and we're all trying to do it together." A keen Liverpool supporter, Parish attended a 20-year anniversary celebration of the famous English club's 'Miracle Of Istanbul' UEFA Champions League victory thrown by Carlsberg in Melbourne on Tuesday night.
