RARE PHOTOS: 3 | Rare Historical Photos

A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.

AAP · Mar 13

Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Opening-round winners Collingwood have received a further boost with news captain Darcy Moore is fit to play, while Essendon will name three debutants.

AAP · Mar 10

Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

AAP · Mar 9

Essendon captain Merrett speaks after trade saga

Essendon captain Zach Merrett admits to feeling a "bit of shame" after his desire to leave the club became public.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make

One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.

AAP · Sep 10, 2025

Wounded Bombers brace after 'unprecedented' season

Essendon coach Brad Scott has flagged bulk list changes after the Bombers' season ended with more injuries and a historic Gold Coast loss.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons

A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck

Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

'Two-game season': Suns aim to seal first finals spot

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is upbeat about their two season-defining games in round 24, despite the grief that shrouded their loss to GWS.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025