Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win Midfielders Maddy Prespakis and Georgia Nanscawen were outstanding as Essendon upset West Coast by 16 points on Saturday in their AFLW clash in Perth. AAP · Sep 7, 2024
Hawks’ brash young team look capable of anything after cutting Bulldogs apart Athletic Hawthorn celebrate first finals win for a decade and they now face Port Adelaide in next week’s semi-final The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024
How Hawks brought out the best in 'anxious' D'Ambrosio Massimo D'Ambrosio was anxious about his AFL career prospects at Essendon, but a change of scenery and Sam Mitchell's support have transformed the youngster. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks' rise Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals. AAP · Sep 4, 2024
Bombers blow: Toogood to miss most of AFLW season Essendon co-captain Bonnie Toogood will miss up to eight weeks after suffering a MCL knee sprain in a defeat to Fremantle. AAP · Sep 2, 2024
Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Bombers delist Wanganeen, Hind as clean-out continues Tex Wanganeen and Nick Hind have been told by Essendon they won't be offered contracts for next year, bringing to five the number of players who will move on. AAP · Aug 26, 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
Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began. AAP · Aug 23, 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 21, 2024
Swans toss up resting players ahead of Crows clash With one eye on the AFL finals and another on their Adelaide match, Sydney coach John Longmire is remaining pragmatic about resting tired players. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
Swans star Parker not focused on contract speculation Sydney star Luke Parker has been the subject of trade speculation and declined to say he will definitely be at the Swans next season. AAP · Aug 19, 2024
Magpies alive, Dockers stumble in tight AFL finals race Collingwood's thrilling win over Brisbane kept the reigning premiers' season alive as Fremantle tumbled out of the AFL's top eight after a loss to GWS. AAP · Aug 18, 2024
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 16, 2024 Slow-starting Swans end Essendon's finals dreams Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Wood re-signs as Essendon coach in AFLW first Essendon coach Natalie Wood has re-signed until the end of 2026 and is due to become the first woman to coach more than four AFLW seasons.
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 15, 2024 Freo roll dice on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans Fremantle have handed Liam Reidy an AFL debut for Saturday's clash with GWS, while Sydney star Chad Warner will miss Friday night's encounter with Essendon.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Draper insists Bombers will fight on after 'heartbreak' Essendon ruckman Sam Draper insists the Bombers won't be defined by their "heartbreaking" defeat against Gold Coast.
AAP · Aug 14, 2024 Blow for Dockers with Treacy set to miss Giants clash Star Fremantle forward Josh Treacy is almost certain to miss Saturday's crunch clash with GWS, but ruckman Sean Darcy and veteran Michael Walters could return.
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 13, 2024 Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 Mills 'still vital' to Swans amid quiet form: Longmire Callum Mills remains integral to Sydney's AFL premiership plans, despite a lean stretch of form since returning from injury.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 'We have to win': red-hot Hawks keep eyes on ball Hawthorn are favoured to sew up an AFL finals spot but Sam Mitchell's men face must-win clashes with Richmond and North Melbourne over the next fortnight.