Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Bombers' Wright sent to tribunal for Cunningham bump Essendon forward Peter Wright has been referred to the AFL tribunal for the bump that concussed Sydney defender Harry Cunningham. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Scott defends Wright and the Bombers' physical style Peter Wright faces a long suspension for his hit on Sydney's Harry Cunningham but Bombers coach Brad Scott has backed his team's combative 'Essendon edge'. AAP · Mar 23, 2024
Swans stay unbeaten, win fiery clash against Bombers Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney and Errol Gulden have all starred for top-of-the-table Sydney as the Swans saw off Essendon's challenge in a heated clash at the SCG. AAP · Mar 23, 2024
Bombers want to find their 'Essendon edge': coach Essendon were fiery and combative against Hawthorn and coach Brad Scott wants the Bombers to bring an aggressive but controlled "edge" to their game. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Draper poised for Bombers return, Parish no guarantee Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is set to play his first game of the AFL season against Sydney, while coach Brad Scott is making Darcy Parish sweat on selection. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Sicily escapes suspension at AFL tribunal for kicking Hawthorn have succeeded at the AFL tribunal in having captain James Sicily's kicking charge downgraded from a one-game suspension to a fine. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Ginni, the Wiz give Hawks a glimpse of the future Small forwards Jack Ginnivan and Nick Watson are a big part of Hawthorn's future as coach Sam Mitchell plots the path to a finals return. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
No more 'sugar hits' for Bombers in bid for success Essendon coach Brad Scott has tempered expectations with the club's long-suffering supporter base ahead of his second season in charge of the Bombers. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
Max Holmes stars for Cats as Bombers lose Jordan Ridley Essendon defender Jordan Ridley sustained a quadriceps injury in his side's 12-point AFL practice match defeat to a Max Holmes-inspired Geelong. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
AAP · Feb 15, 2024 Bombers' Shiel insists he still has plenty to offer Essendon speedster Dylan Shiel believes he still has plenty of high-quality AFL ahead of him as he eyes a return from foot surgery.
AAP · Feb 15, 2024 Bombers young gun Perkins in for long haul Determined to play a key role in Essendon's bid to rise up the ladder, 21-year-old Archie Perkins insists he sees his long-term AFL future at the Bombers.
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Sick of losing, Merrett is determined to lift Bombers Essendon captain Zach Merrett says the Bombers need to be more consistent to bridge the gap between themselves and the AFL's top teams.
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Draper set to make return to full training for Bombers Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is due to make his long-awaited return to main training after groin surgery, though he is no guarantee to feature in round one.
AAP · Jan 30, 2024 Essendon buoyed by Draper return as Goldstein shines Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath says ageing recruit Todd Goldstein has had in instant impact as ruckman Sam Draper eyes a return to full training.
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 Lamb leaves Bulldogs in mammoth 11-club AFLW trade AFLW clubs have pulled off an 11-way swap on the last trading day, with Port Adelaide securing the signature of All-Australian midfielder Kirsty Lamb.
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Shiel sidelined over summer, Bombers recruits on mend Essendon's Dylan Shiel faces an extended recovery timeline after post-season surgery but recruits Ben McKay and Xavier Duursma are expected back in action soon.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023 AFLW blowouts persist as one-sided results pose potential finals headache Rule changes appeared to have gone some way to remedying the problem but three of four games in week one had upwards of 17-point gaps
AAP · Nov 13, 2023 Essendon midfielder Parish defends contract saga Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has confirmed he has re-signed with the Bombers for another six years, not five as initially announced by the club.
AAP · Nov 13, 2023 Parish believes McKay can be game-changer for Bombers Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish is confident key recruit Ben McKay can be a game-changer for the Bombers in 2024.
AAP · Nov 12, 2023 Classy Cats consign Bombers to more finals futility Geelong kicked the first three goals to quickly kill off Essendon, giving the Cats their first AFLW finals win.