Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide. AAP · Apr 15, 2023
Port Adelaide celebrate Gather Round with win over Western Bulldogs, Essendon stun Melbourne Port Adelaide turn around a last-quarter deficit to beat the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in wet conditions, while Essendon produce a Gather Round upset to stun Melbourne. ABC News · Apr 15, 2023
Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne. AAP · Apr 14, 2023
Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role. AAP · Apr 9, 2023
Bombers brace for Toby Greene response GWS captain Toby Greene will want to bounce back against Essendon after being limited to just five disposals by Carlton's Nic Newman last week. AAP · Apr 8, 2023
Bombers coach Scott brushes mounting Heppell criticism Essendon coach Brad Scott accepts Dyson Heppell will be under the spotlight this season but has shrugged off criticism of the AFL club's former captain. AAP · Apr 7, 2023
Clarke Schmidt roughed up as Yankees fall to Giants, 7-5 NEW YORK — Game 2 didn’t go according to plan. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
St Kilda down Essendon to cap off 150th anniversary St Kilda have resisted a strong Essendon fightback to post an 18-point win and celebrate their 150th anniversary in the best possible way. AAP · Apr 1, 2023
Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero. AAP · Mar 30, 2023
Don't boo Bowes: Suns' plea for Cat's homecoming Gold Coast captain Touk Miller hopes Suns fans respect Jack Bowes in his probable AFL return with new club Geelong. AAP · Mar 28, 2023
Suns' Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking. AAP · Mar 27, 2023
Wounded Saints holding the fort until cavalry arrives Callum Wilkie will be acting St Kilda captain in place of Jack Steele, whose broken collarbone means he joins their long injury list. AAP · Mar 27, 2023
Makeshift forward Langford stars in Bombers' AFL win Kyle Langford has stepped up in the absence of injured teammates, kicking a career-best haul of five goals as Essendon posted a 28-point win over Gold Coast. AAP · Mar 26, 2023
Undersized Bombers can cut down Suns' tall men: Scott Essendon's undersized defence are set to take on Gold Coast's towering forwards but coach Brad Scott has backed them to do the job. AAP · Mar 25, 2023
AAP · Mar 24, 2023 Bombers to build Stringer towards AFL return Jake Stringer will play in the VFL rather than face Gold Coast but Essendon are adamant it will hold him in good stead to shine later in the AFL season.
AAP · Mar 22, 2023 Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.
ABC News · Mar 22, 2023 From Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft to Cam McKenzie and Mattaes Phillipou — how the AFL debutants went in round one From the hyped to the hopefuls, it was time for a new group of AFL debutants to hit the ground running. Andrew McGarry looks at all the first-gamers and how they went in round one.
ABC News · Mar 19, 2023 AFL Round-Up: Collingwood here to thrill, Jason Horne-Francis explodes, big Bulldogs left behind After an AFL pre-season of bold proclamations and lofty promises, some teams leave round one with their prospects emboldened while others search for answers. We digest the week that was.
AAP · Mar 19, 2023 'Walla' thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.
AAP · Mar 18, 2023 Bombers' Wright to miss first half of AFL season Injured key forward Peter Wright will miss the first half of the AFL season in a massive blow to Essendon's chances of climbing the ladder.
AAP · Mar 17, 2023 Familiar nerves accompany Brad Scott's Bombers debut Essendon coach Brad Scott is embracing some familiar nerves as he prepares to lead the Bombers for the first time in their AFL season opener against Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 17, 2023 Wright dislocates shoulder in major Bombers blow On the same morning his new four-year contract was announced, Essendon key forward Peter Wright suffered a dislocated shoulder at training.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Essendon spearhead Wright re-signs until 2027 Essendon spearhead Peter Wright has backed the AFL club's direction under new coach Brad Scott by signing a four-year contract extension.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023 AFL 2023 predicted ladder: Collingwood hit summit – but flag is anyone’s to claim The Magpies are capable of making the step up this season, but any one of the top 10 teams could win the premiership
AAP · Mar 13, 2023 Bombers' Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.