Yeo injured as Bombers hold off gutsy Eagles West Coast star Elliot Yeo is facing a stint on the sidelines after injuring his groin in his team's pulsating six-point loss to Essendon. AAP · May 4, 2024
Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth. AAP · May 2, 2024
Bombers defender McGrath re-signs until 2030 Essendon defender Andrew McGrath says he's keen to remain a one-club player after re-signing with the Bombers until 2030. AAP · May 2, 2024
Dogs coach Beveridge labels Draper's jibe 'bizarre' Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has labelled a sledge from Essendon ruckman Sam Draper about his future at Whitten Oval as "bizarre". AAP · May 2, 2024
Bombers coach Scott marvels at 'special' Harley Reid West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken the competition by storm this year, and he'll be refreshed against Essendon on Saturday night after his recent rest. AAP · May 1, 2024
Eagles' McGovern full of praise for Yeo and The Duck West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo will notch his 200-game milestone against Essendon in round eight, and he'll do so in the form of his life. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban St Kilda goal-sneak Jack Higgins has the sympathy of AFL coaches from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge his three-match ban for rough conduct. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
Magpies keen to address slow AFL starts: Hill Collingwood have had some sluggish starts to games and star forward Bobby Hill concedes it is something the Magpies need to get right ahead of facing Carlton. AAP · Apr 29, 2024
Anzac Day thriller as Cats stay top after round seven A snapshot of the action from round seven in the AFL as Geelong stayed unbeaten and a huge crowd witnessed another Essendon-Collingwood draw on Anzac Day. AAP · Apr 28, 2024
Crows look to go full steam ahead against winless Roos Licking their wounds after a three-point loss to Essendon, Adelaide are looking to put the game to bed early against winless North Melbourne in Hobart. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Michael Voss sounds warning in AFL extra-time debate Debate is again raging over the merits of extra-time to decide drawn AFL home-and-away matches after the Essendon-Collingwood classic on Anzac Day. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Merrett wanted more time, McRae backs AFL draw The draw has again split opinion, with Essendon skipper Zach Merrett among those who wanted extra time to settle a gripping AFL contest against Collingwood. AAP · Apr 25, 2024
Langford addresses missed shot with Essendon teammates Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't "hang players out to dry" after Kyle Langford addressed his crucial missed set shot in an Anzac Day draw. AAP · Apr 25, 2024
Bombers, Magpies play out thrilling Anzac Day draw A snapshot of the 2024 Anzac Day AFL game between Essendon and Collingwood at the MCG, in which both sides had chances to win before settling for a draw. AAP · Apr 25, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2024 Collingwood and Essendon’s Anzac Day draw a tortuous but fitting result It started and ended with silence as two teams hung their heads and pondered what could have been after a thrilling contest
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Bulldogs brace for fiery Dockers after derby flop Fremantle will be aiming to bounce back from their shock western derby loss when they take on the Western Bulldogs in Perth on Saturday.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Anzac Day clash one out of the top draw for Pies, Dons Essendon and Collingwood have traded blows in a stunning first Anzac Day draw since 1995, producing a classic in front of 93,644 fans at the MCG.
AAP · Apr 24, 2024 Another milestone looms for Pendlebury on Anzac Day Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is on the verge of becoming the first player to reach 10,000 AFL disposals in the Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Bombers face Anzac Day litmus test against Magpies Essendon captain Zach Merrett says Anzac Day will show them how far they have come since Collingwood mauled them at the end of last season.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Derm shares big-game wisdom with Pies before Anzac Day Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton, who played for Collingwood in the 1995 Anzac Day clash, has been brought in to speak to the Magpies.
AAP · Apr 22, 2024 Bombers welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG.
AAP · Apr 21, 2024 Cats only unbeaten AFL side as Giants fall in round six A snapshot of the AFL action from round six as Geelong extended their unbeaten start at the Gabba and Collingwood flexed their muscle against Port Adelaide.
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted.
AAP · Apr 19, 2024 Bombers won't get carried away with strong start: Scott Essendon coach Brad Scott says his team is satisfied with a strong start to the AFL season but still has lots of improvement to come.
AAP · Apr 19, 2024 Essendon's Martin strikes late to sink Crows Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.