RARE PHOTOS: 39 - The Real Truth

Essendon skipper suspended for Collingwood blockbuster

Essendon captain Zach Merrett has been offered a one-match AFL ban for rough conduct after his dangerous tackle on Melbourne's Tom Sparrow.

AAP · Apr 16, 2023

Keep the lid on, Essendon coach Scott tells fans

Essendon coach Brad Scott wants his supporters to keep the proverbial lid on after banking his fourth win in five games as their coach.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne

Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Selection battle looms for Demons spearheads

Melbourne forward Ben Brown will attempt to squeeze his way back into the team for Saturday's match against Essendon in Adelaide.

AAP · Apr 9, 2023

Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers

Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role.

AAP · Apr 9, 2023

Melbourne smash West Coast by 63 points, Essendon overcome inaccuracy to beat GWS by 13

Melbourne prove far too good for the depleted West Coast in Perth, while Essendon overcome their own inaccuracy to beat GWS by 13.

ABC News · Apr 9, 2023

Bombers brace for Toby Greene response

GWS captain Toby Greene will want to bounce back against Essendon after being limited to just five disposals by Carlton's Nic Newman last week.

AAP · Apr 8, 2023

Eagles sweat on ruckman's fitness ahead of Demons clash

Elliot Yeo is among seven inclusions for West Coast this week, while the Demons have handed forward Tom McDonald a recall.

AAP · Apr 7, 2023

Lyon reads little into Saints' encouraging 3-0 start

Wary of a talented Gold Coast side that upset reigning premiers Geelong, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is downplaying his team's 3-0 start to the season.

AAP · Apr 7, 2023