James Hird back for Dons' 150-year party Former Essendon coach James Hird will return to the AFL club to take part in their 150-year celebrations. AAP · Jun 6, 2022
Yankees sweep day-night twin bill with Angels NEW YORK — They may be the Bronx Bombers, but Thursday the Yankees put on a showcase of starting pitching. After Nestor Cortes threw seven scoreless in the Yankees’ afternoon 6-1 win over the Angels, Jameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 2-1 win… Tribune News Service · Jun 3, 2022
Embattled Bombers aim big in AFL review Essendon president Paul Brasher has declared the Bombers can win an AFL premiership within three years as the embattled club embarks on a mid-season review. AAP · May 31, 2022
Essendon president announces AFL review Underperforming AFL club Essendon are undertaking a review of their entire football department after a horror first half of the 2022 season. AAP · May 30, 2022
Port down plucky Essendon in AFL Port Adelaide defeated Essendon by 16 points in Sunday's AFL twilight game at Adelaide Oval. AAP · May 29, 2022
Bombers mixing things up to turn AFL tide A week after bringing out the mouthguards, Essendon have turned on the sprinklers at training as they attempt to turn around their AFL season. AAP · May 27, 2022
We live in a modern-day AFL era but hardmen history still haunts Bombers When you’re a big, polarising club and nothing’s going right, it can feel like the footy world’s closing in on you The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022
Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG. AAP · May 21, 2022
Tigers bracing for fired-up Bombers in AFL Essendon have had their hardness and commitment questioned after another dire performance and Richmond are bracing for a fired-up Bombers. AAP · May 20, 2022
These are strange times to follow Essendon but new AFLW team can buoy fans As their AFL men’s side slumps, long-suffering Bombers fans are finding hope in the women’s debut in August The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022
Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football. AAP · May 19, 2022
Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces retirement from AFL Bombers forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces his immediate retirement from the AFL after 126 games for Essendon. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response. AAP · May 19, 2022
Long calls for Bombers Dreamtime statement Essendon are under intense scrutiny after a horror start to the AFL season and Michael Long wants to see a turnaround in the Dreamtime clash with Richmond. AAP · May 18, 2022
AAP · May 18, 2022 Longmire confused by Parker taunt reaction Sydney coach John Longmire remains perplexed how Swans co-captain Luke Parker's taunt of Essendon's Dylan Shiel turned into a major AFL issue.
AAP · May 17, 2022 Hird, Solomon help out GWS' AFL coach James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants.
AAP · May 16, 2022 Bombers' slump can galvanise team: Heppell Dyson Heppell remains optimistic about Essendon's AFL prospects despite the fierce criticism that has accompanied their slide to 16th on the ladder.
AAP · May 16, 2022 Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will reinforce the need to support their teammates after Dylan Shiel was mocked by Sydney's Luke Parker.
ABC News · May 15, 2022 AFL Round-Up: Leon Cameron's GWS swansong falls flat, St Kilda makes a statement against Geelong The Giants come out cold in Leon Cameron's farewell game, but the Saints are sizzling in an impressive win over the Cats. We digest the week that was.
AAP · May 14, 2022 Rutten turns heat on senior Bombers Coach Ben Rutten has called on Essendon's senior players to lift after Sydney hammered his team by 58 points.
AAP · May 14, 2022 Franklin inspires Sydney to AFL victory Sydney have returned to form with a comprehensive 58-point AFL win over a lacklustre Essendon as Lance Franklin again haunted the Bombers.
AAP · May 13, 2022 Bombers still rate Swans a contested beast Sydney will be aiming to avoid a third-straight loss at the SCG when they host Essendon on Saturday night.
Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022 Gleyber Torres plays hero on this day as 3-run homer, 5-RBI day powers Yankees past Blue Jays, 5-3 NEW YORK — Just like the weather, Gleyber Torres is starting to heat up. The Yankees’ second baseman has hit two big home runs in the last four games. Wednesday, it was a three-run shot and he finished with five RBI to power the Bombers past the Blue Jays, 5-3,…
ABC News · May 10, 2022 From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season.