Dylan Shiel

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Essendon has tabled a six-year contract offer to Ben McKay. North Melbourne has made its stance on the talks clear.

After being the poster boy for his team's struggles, Dylan Shiel's uptick in form has mirrored that of Essendon's lately.

Zach Merrett has offered an honest assessment on what has gone wrong at Essendon after the team's latest win.

John Longmire has thrown his support behind Luke Parker after the Swans' co-captain was criticised for ridiculing Dylan Shiel.

Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel has broken his silence on the taunt directed at him by Sydney co-captain Luke Parker.

Caroline Wilson says Luke Parker's taunting of Dylan Shiel was "the most arrogant" and "un-Swans like" moment.

Dyson Heppell said he'd not seen vision of Luke Parker's taunt toward a teammate. Kane Cornes wasn't having it.

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has responded to Matthew Lloyd's criticism of his team's lack of aggression after a taunt.

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd says he wished Dylan Shiel and his Bombers teammates stood up to Sydney's Luke Parker.