Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club. AAP · May 20, 2025
Dangerfield hamstrung for big Cats-Bulldogs clash Geelong have confirmed that captain Patrick Dangerfield is out of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against the Western Bulldogs with his hamstring injury. AAP · May 19, 2025
Key Bulldog Weightman to miss rest of AFL season The Western Bulldogs continue to pile on big scores despite coach Luke Beveridge confirming they will be without a vital forward for the rest of the season. AAP · May 17, 2025
'Unflappable' Dog Dale breaks club record in AFL rout The Western Bulldogs have provided a brutal reality check for Essendon, booting the first nine goals to set up a 91-point demolition of the Bombers. AAP · May 17, 2025
Bulldogs coach Beveridge wary of Marvel mental trap After visiting seven venues across nine rounds, the Western Bulldogs are being urged to avoid complacency on their return to Marvel Stadium against Essendon. AAP · May 16, 2025
New AFL fixture gives Bulldogs chance to shine The AFL has planted the Western Bulldogs centre stage in the fixture confirmed for rounds 16-23, with Carlton, Essendon and GWS also prominent. AAP · May 15, 2025
Walls rode VFL's tough transition to national league Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition. AAP · May 15, 2025
Power prepare for Rioli's return and Cats chat Willie Rioli will most likely return to the AFL this Saturday and Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says the forward knows what might be coming. AAP · May 12, 2025
Bombers' Merrett cleared, stays eligible for Brownlow Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been cleared for high contact with Sydney defender Nick Blakey late in Saturday's narrow AFL win. AAP · May 11, 2025
Giants hail Hogan's heroics after epic win over Cats Jesse Hogan kicked seven goals to help propel GWS to a fifth straight win at GMHBA Stadium, outlasting Geelong in a four-point thriller. AAP · May 11, 2025
ACL fears for debutant Hayes in Bombers' thrilling win Debutant Lewis Hayes is set to become Essendon's fourth season-ending injury after hurting his knee in the Bombers' tense eight-point win over Sydney. AAP · May 10, 2025
No Ridley, no problem: Bombers backs ready to step up With Jordan Ridley sidelined through a hamstring injury, Essendon's other key defenders will have to show they can get the job done against Sydney. AAP · May 9, 2025
Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season. AAP · May 8, 2025
AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players. AAP · May 7, 2025
AAP · May 6, 2025 Bombers to regain midfielder Caldwell for Swans clash Jye Caldwell will return for Essendon against Sydney, who could welcome Taylor Adams back to their midfield.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Clarkson lashes tackle ban, defends Sheezel role North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has hit out at the three-game suspension to Paul Curtis, while also backing his call to play Harry Sheezel in defence.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Bombers get positive injury update on Harrison Jones Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers' character and resilience will be tested by injuries to Harrison Jones, Jordan Ridley and Jade Gresham.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · May 1, 2025 It wasn't an intervention: Eagles coach McQualter West Coast sit bottom of AFL the ladder with a 0-7 record, but coach Andrew McQualter says a recent meeting between players and staff is already bearing fruit.
AAP · Apr 30, 2025 Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future Essendon defender Archie Roberts says the Bombers' Anzac Day loss to Collingwood was a learning experience as they turn their focus to facing North Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 30, 2025 Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.
AAP · Apr 29, 2025 Curtains for Curtis as North forward's ban is upheld North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.
AAP · Apr 28, 2025 Essendon ruck Goldstein could extend AFL career: coach Essendon coach Brad Scott believes veteran ruck Todd Goldstein, in his 19th AFL season, could continue to play on after impressing against Collingwood.
AAP · Apr 25, 2025 Hurting Eagles aim for special AFL win against Hawks West Coast's Jack Graham feels a win isn't far away as the Eagles welcome back co-captain Oscar Allen for Sunday's clash with Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025 Collingwood’s Big Five outclass Essendon on Anzac Day’s big stage Daicos brothers, Pendlebury, Sidebottom and Elliott too good for limited Bombers in 16.11 (107) to 10.6 (66) victory