AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger: Ross Lyon St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger amid controversy over football department funding. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast. AAP · Apr 9, 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 27, 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 24, 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
Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal' Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit. AAP · Mar 13, 2025
Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn. AAP · Mar 11, 2025
'Game's changed': Scott's big call on AFL flag race Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is adamant his side have what's required to win the AFL premiership from fifth place and he isn't alone in his thinking. AAP · Aug 25, 2024
Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
AAP · Aug 21, 2024 Bombers' Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Essendon's season crumbles in familiar fashion Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Kevin Sheedy to step down from Essendon board AFL legend Kevin Sheedy will step down from Essendon's board in September, saying he feels the club is in safe hands now.
AAP · Aug 13, 2024 Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.
AAP · Aug 10, 2024 With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 St Kilda won't pursue disgraced Thomas after backlash St Kilda have decided not to pursue Tarryn Thomas, after the former North Melbourne player met with Saints talent boss Graeme Allan.
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.
AAP · Aug 1, 2024 Blunt assessment: Bombers keep failing pressure test Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers need to get better at handling pressure situations after capitulating to St Kilda.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024 Winter blows an ill wind for Brad Scott and grinds Bombers’ season to dust After just three wins from eight starts, Essendon’s woeful recent form has their coach seething and fans lamenting yet another season down the drain
AAP · Jul 27, 2024 Scott laments lack of effort in Bombers' horror show Essendon hardly fired a shot with their AFL finals hopes on the line as Nasaiah Wanganeen-Milera and Cooper Sharman led St Kilda to an impressive win.