'Black and white' bump as Blues hold off Bombers' surge Carlton's second-half woes threatened to doom them again, but they steadied in the last quarter for a pulsating eight-point win over arch-rivals Essendon. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump Star Geelong defender Tom Stewart is free to face Essendon at the MCG next Saturday after it was deemed his crunching bump on Noah Anderson was fair. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Smith set for quick return to bolster red-hot Cats Bailey Smith's stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury is set to be a short one, with Geelong coach Chris Scott tipping a return against Essendon. AAP · Jun 7, 2025
'Do something special': Blues hunt key win without star Carlton will return from their bye mired in a 4-7 record and a misfiring attack, desperate to fix a league-worst stat that underlines where they are at in 2025. AAP · Jun 7, 2025
Key pair back as Blues swing axe for Dons grudge match Carlton will welcome back Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams against an Essendon side bolstered by the return of star midfielder Darcy Parish in round 13. AAP · Jun 6, 2025
Suns' top-four spot on line in Geelong 'litmus test' Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Blues coach throws support behind 'genuine assets' Trade talk has once again swirled around Carlton spearheads Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay, but coach Michael Voss has made his thoughts on the pair clear. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Bombers star desperate to take on Blues at MCG A gun Essendon midfielder is pressing to play his first game of the AFL season when the Bombers take on Carlton at the MCG. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
Young gun Bombers goalsneak told to defend first Highly-rated Essendon small forward Isaac Kako has gone without a goal for three games, but teammate Peter Wright is confident that will soon change. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
'Working our arses off' - Blues re-set for Bombers test Carlton believe they know why they are struggling at times, fixing it is proving problematic. AAP · Jun 2, 2025
'Silent assassin' fires, Lions relish tough run to bye An unsung Brisbane talent is finally out of the shadows as the defending premiers steady themselves for three tough games before a bye. AAP · May 29, 2025
'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss Essendon came from 32 points behind to briefly lead Brisbane at the Gabba, before the hosts kicked away for a tense 18-point triumph. AAP · May 29, 2025
Essendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draft Essendon have made two tall selections as injury cover in the mid-season draft while West Coast plucked a 24-year-old halfback with the first selection. AAP · May 28, 2025
What Essendon forward learned from shock axing An Essendon best-and-fairest winner, Peter Wright was dropped at the end of 2024, but the towering forward has been able to bounce back this year. AAP · May 28, 2025
AAP · May 28, 2025 Premiers leave out key pair for clash with Essendon Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney is dealing with a "few issues" but coach Chris Fagan has stopped short of confirming the specific injury.
AAP · May 26, 2025 Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.
AAP · May 25, 2025 Hawks face huge tests as Dons, Eagles battle injuries Hawthorn's status as flag contenders will be put to the test in coming weeks, while Essendon and West Coast must find ways to compete without key players.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2025 Melbourne’s muscular missile Kozzie Pickett ensures Demons’ revival continues A stellar performance at the MCG that included five goals – and much more – helped put the Dees’ early-season rut in the rear-view mirror
AAP · May 23, 2025 Changes in the air as Bombers feel more injury strain Essendon's tall stocks have taken another blow, and it may force Bombers coach Brad Scott into some drastic positional changes.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Debutant fires in Essendon's scrappy Dreamtime win Essendon have responded from a 91-point smashing last week, taking care of Richmond in a sluggish Dreamtime at the 'G contest.
AAP · May 22, 2025 Richmond star to make comeback in rare VFL appearance After being struck down by yet another soft-tissue injury, Richmond star Dion Prestia will play the "long game" before returning at AFL level.
The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025 Essendon must stop pining for the past after finding a semblance of stability The Bombers are on the right path under coach Brad Scott but need to resist the urge to jump at shadows after a crushing defeat to the Bulldogs
AAP · May 21, 2025 Bombers' Dreamtime record intact as Gresham returns Jade Gresham's return from injury ensures Essendon have fielded at least one Indigenous player in each of the 21 "Dreamtime at the G'' clashes with Richmond.
AAP · May 21, 2025 Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.
AAP · May 20, 2025 Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting.