Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Eagles' Reid named among AFL debutants in round one Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
No more 'sugar hits' for Bombers in bid for success Essendon coach Brad Scott has tempered expectations with the club's long-suffering supporter base ahead of his second season in charge of the Bombers. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Bruhn set to take-off as Geelong midfield evolves After getting better the longer 2023 went on, youngster Tanner Bruhn is set for more midfield time in his second season at Geelong. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
Injured Bombers gun Ridley out of AFL round one Essendon gun defender Jordan Ridley will miss the Bombers' opening-round AFL clash with Hawthorn and probably more games because of a quad strain. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
AFL 2024 predicted ladder part one: Bulldogs could win the flag… or get the spoon With young squads, new coaches, pre-season injuries or plain bad luck, these are the eight AFL teams we reckon will struggle most The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024
Max Holmes stars for Cats as Bombers lose Jordan Ridley Essendon defender Jordan Ridley sustained a quadriceps injury in his side's 12-point AFL practice match defeat to a Max Holmes-inspired Geelong. AAP · Mar 1, 2024
Thomas won't be thrown to wolves, Simpkin vows North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin hopes Tarryn Thomas can fix his off-field life and play again in the AFL. AAP · Feb 26, 2024
Windhager hurt in slick Saints' AFL practice match win St Kilda midfielder Marcus Windhager suffered a broken hand as recruits Darcy Wilson and Riley Bonner impressed in an emphatic pre-season win over Essendon. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Bombers' Shiel insists he still has plenty to offer Essendon speedster Dylan Shiel believes he still has plenty of high-quality AFL ahead of him as he eyes a return from foot surgery. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
Blanck, Jiath injured in Hawks' practice match Hawthorn key defender James Blanck and playmaker Changkuoth Jiath sustained injuries during the AFL club's pre-season intra-club practice match. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
Bombers young gun Perkins in for long haul Determined to play a key role in Essendon's bid to rise up the ladder, 21-year-old Archie Perkins insists he sees his long-term AFL future at the Bombers. AAP · Feb 15, 2024
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Sick of losing, Merrett is determined to lift Bombers Essendon captain Zach Merrett says the Bombers need to be more consistent to bridge the gap between themselves and the AFL's top teams.
AAP · Feb 13, 2024 Draper set to make return to full training for Bombers Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is due to make his long-awaited return to main training after groin surgery, though he is no guarantee to feature in round one.
AAP · Jan 30, 2024 Essendon buoyed by Draper return as Goldstein shines Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath says ageing recruit Todd Goldstein has had in instant impact as ruckman Sam Draper eyes a return to full training.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2024 Injections, horse dye and a grubber: four of Australia’s biggest sporting scandals Among the glory and accolades sit some memorable moments that weren’t so great. Here are four that made the most waves
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 Lamb leaves Bulldogs in mammoth 11-club AFLW trade AFLW clubs have pulled off an 11-way swap on the last trading day, with Port Adelaide securing the signature of All-Australian midfielder Kirsty Lamb.
AAP · Nov 29, 2023 Shiel sidelined over summer, Bombers recruits on mend Essendon's Dylan Shiel faces an extended recovery timeline after post-season surgery but recruits Ben McKay and Xavier Duursma are expected back in action soon.
AAP · Nov 21, 2023 Cats' AFL draft selection is Mannagh from heaven At 26, Shaun Mannagh is finally on an AFL list after Geelong recruited him in Tuesday night's second round of the national draft.
AAP · Nov 20, 2023 Struggling North keep rebuild going at AFL draft North Melbourne have picked two young guns in the first four of the AFL draft, and five overall in the first round, in what they hope will boost their rebuild.
AAP · Nov 15, 2023 Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023 AFLW blowouts persist as one-sided results pose potential finals headache Rule changes appeared to have gone some way to remedying the problem but three of four games in week one had upwards of 17-point gaps
AAP · Nov 13, 2023 Essendon midfielder Parish defends contract saga Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has confirmed he has re-signed with the Bombers for another six years, not five as initially announced by the club.