ACL fears for debutant Hayes in Bombers' thrilling win Debutant Lewis Hayes is set to become Essendon's fourth season-ending injury after hurting his knee in the Bombers' tense eight-point win over Sydney. AAP · May 10, 2025
No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney. AAP · May 9, 2025
Bombers to regain midfielder Caldwell for Swans clash Jye Caldwell will return for Essendon against Sydney, who could welcome Taylor Adams back to their midfield. AAP · May 6, 2025
Bombers get positive injury update on Harrison Jones Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers' character and resilience will be tested by injuries to Harrison Jones, Jordan Ridley and Jade Gresham. AAP · May 1, 2025
Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium. AAP · May 1, 2025
Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future Essendon defender Archie Roberts says the Bombers' Anzac Day loss to Collingwood was a learning experience as they turn their focus to facing North Melbourne. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
Essendon ruck Goldstein could extend AFL career: coach Essendon coach Brad Scott believes veteran ruck Todd Goldstein, in his 19th AFL season, could continue to play on after impressing against Collingwood. AAP · Apr 28, 2025
Collingwood’s Big Five outclass Essendon on Anzac Day’s big stage Daicos brothers, Pendlebury, Sidebottom and Elliott too good for limited Bombers in 16.11 (107) to 10.6 (66) victory The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025
Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches With Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore out of the Anzac Day blockbuster, Essendon will hope an attack led by returning gun Kyle Langford can kick a winning score. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever Collingwood and Essendon will face off in their annual Anzac Day fixture 30 years after the game was held for the first time. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025
Bombers turn attention to stopping a Magpie in top Nick Shutting down red-hot Collingwood star Nick Daicos is a huge challenge for Essendon on Anzac Day, but the Bombers are ready for it. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers' ruck spot Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Bombers turn to 'coach' Goldstein after Draper injury Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein will play a key role in Essendon's finals push this year after injuries to fellow big men Sam Draper and Nick Bryan. AAP · Apr 18, 2025
AAP · Apr 18, 2025 Wright kicks six as Bombers beat Eagles in thriller Essendon have come from behind to post a two-point win over West Coast, but ruckman Sam Draper suffered a serious achilles tendon injury late in the match.
AAP · Apr 17, 2025 Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game West Coast are 0-5 and possess a woeful percentage of 49.7, but the AFL club's emerging youngsters are doing their best to keep spirits high.
AAP · Apr 12, 2025 Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.
AAP · Apr 11, 2025 Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round.
AAP · Mar 27, 2025 Power left wanting as big guns fail to stand up Port Adelaide's big names, especially Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis, were down on form in a disappointing 12-point loss to Essendon.
AAP · Mar 27, 2025 Bombers coach jumps to defend maligned defender McKay Essendon defender Ben McKay has had a tough start to the AFL season but coach Brad Scott is adamant he is key for the Bombers.
AAP · Mar 27, 2025 Bombers burst past Power for first win of AFL season Essendon have responded to five days of criticism by claiming their first win of the AFL season, beating Port Adelaide by 12 points.
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 Scans clear Cats' Tom Stewart of major knee injury Geelong star Tom Stewart can breathe more easily after scans cleared him of a serious knee injury from his awkward landing against the Bulldogs.
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 Bombers seek response to 'totally unacceptable' effort Winless Essendon face a huge challenge to turn their form around against Port Adelaide after a "bitterly disappointing" performance in the loss to Adelaide.
AAP · Mar 22, 2025 Pressure found wanting as Bombers lose badly to Crows Essendon have started the AFL season with two losses and conceded a combined 42 goals, with Adelaide too good for them on Saturday at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 22, 2025 Classy Crows end MCG drought and embarrass Bombers Adelaide have won at the MCG for the first time since their 2017 grand final season, mauling Essendon in an AFL mismatch by 61 points.