REVEALED: 9 | Vintage Vibes

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 24, 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 18, 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

Dyson Heppell steps down as Bombers captain

Star midfielder Zach Merrett is the early favourite to become Essendon's next AFL captain after Dyson Heppell stepped down from the role.

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Essendon stalwart Dyson Heppell stands down as Bombers captain

After six seasons leading Essendon, Dyson Heppell stands down as the club's captain effective immediately.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Bomber is Wright on track to play AFL practice games

Essendon tall forward Peter Wright is set to play the club's AFL practice matches after being given the all-clear from a minor calf injury.

AAP · Feb 14, 2023

Bombers hoping to unleash pain-free Stringer in AFL

Essendon coach Brad Scott says Jake Stringer is free of the groin pain that troubled him last season as he looks to get the most of the inconsistent forward.

AAP · Feb 11, 2023

Scott says Bombers captaincy call lies with Heppell

Incumbent Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will stay in the role for a seventh AFL season if he wants to, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

AAP · Feb 10, 2023

Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts

While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Scott won't entertain Bombers finals talk

Essendon coach Brad Scott won't be distracted by early AFL finals expectations as he looks to bed down a new game plan with his developing playing group.

AAP · Dec 14, 2022