'Right path': Bombers eye new era after wooden spoon Port Adelaide star Mitch Georgiades kicked five goals to lift his side to victory in a final-round dead rubber and hand Essendon the wooden spoon. AAP · Aug 23
Bombers show glimpses as McVeigh awaits coaching call Sydney assistant and Essendon senior coaching candidate Mark McVeigh had plenty to think about at the MCG on Sunday as the Swans beat the Bombers. AAP · Aug 16
Bombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans. AAP · Jul 25
Seven's heaven for Gunston in big Hawks win Jack Gunston kicked his 600th AFL goal among a bag of seven to help Hawthorn canter to an 93-point win over Essendon and tighten their grip on a top-four spot. AAP · Jul 25
Good to go: Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare Emerging Essendon star Nate Caddy has been told his heart won't be put at risk by playing against Hawthorn on Saturday. AAP · Jul 23
Port midfielder added to injury list, Crow hurt again A Port Adelaide midfielder will be out for a month due to a broken finger, while a Crows forward is again on the sidelines because of another hamstring injury. AAP · Jul 21
Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare Essendon's Nate Caddy has been cleared to resume training and playing after being hospitalised with an elevated heart rate during Sunday's win against GWS. AAP · Jul 20
'Bloody good feeling': Essendon secure famous win Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon was elated to "push back" on the football world who revelled in the Bombers' struggles, with an upset win over GWS. AAP · Jul 19
Hird momentum grows, Solomon 'consumed' by Bombers job Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role. AAP · Jul 15
Beleaguered Bombers receive huge boost with re-signing Nate Caddy, arguably Essendon's brightest young player, has re-signed until the end of 2031 in a massive boost for the struggling Bombers. AAP · Jul 10
Coach unsurprised as star Saint soars to blitz Bombers Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera fired as St Kilda produced a dominant first half to set up a convincing win over Essendon, moving within reach of the AFL's top 10. AAP · Jul 5
Bombers in 'swamp' as Solomon talks on coaching chances Dean Solomon remains undecided if he will go through Essendon's process of choosing a permanent leader after the club selected a panel to pick the next coach. AAP · Jun 28
AFL:Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward. AAP · Jun 11
Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward. AAP · Jun 11
AAP · Jun 7 Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.
AAP · May 31 AFL:Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL The AFL world went into a spin when Reuben Ginbey was ignored for a spot in the 22Under22 side, but an All-Australian berth beckons for him this year.
AAP · May 31 Give him an All-Australian: Eagle Ginbey lights up AFL The AFL world went into a spin when Reuben Ginbey was ignored for a spot in the 22Under22 side, but an All-Australian berth beckons for him this year.
AAP · May 31 Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.
AAP · May 22 Dons hit rock bottom with 'Dreamtime' loss to Tigers Richmond have won the annual 'Dreamtime at the 'G' contest while under-fire Essendon lost captain Andrew McGrath to a broken jaw among a raft of injuries.
AAP · Apr 11 Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 10 Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.
AAP · Apr 2 'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.
AAP · Jul 16, 2025 Injury-hammered Bombers to revamp medical program Essendon's AFL season has been ruined by injuries, prompting the club to investigate and change how they prepare their players.
AAP · Jul 10, 2025 Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.
AAP · Jul 6, 2025 AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.