The Latest Breaking News from Archie Perkins

Battered Bomber looks to Will-power for inspiration

Essendon star Nic Martin has ruptured his ACL, continuing a wretched run with injury for the beleaguered Bombers.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Bombers wrap arms around out-of-form Archie Perkins

Archie Perkins endured a moment he'd rather forget against Fremantle, but his coach Brad Scott won't give up on the talented midfielder.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Luke Jackson stars as Dockers dominate baby Bombers

Fremantle have posted their fifth win on the trot after Luke Jackson dominated Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini in their ruck battle.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing

Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player.

AAP · Mar 25, 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

'Walla' thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks

The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.

AAP · Mar 19, 2023

Bombers welcome Scott's high AFL standards

Essendon midfielder Archie Perkins says new coach Brad Scott is setting the standards and direction the Bombers desperately need to step up in the AFL.

AAP · Nov 21, 2022

Young Bombers eye AFL consistency

Essendon youngster Ben Hobbs says snaring a second consecutive win over West Coast would set the Bombers up for a strong finish to the season.

AAP · Jun 23, 2022

Punter turns just £10 into over £6k with incredible bet which included 50-1 'no-hoper'

John Raybould and Stewart Perkins amused Racing TV presenter Jess Stafford with news of the "small" double on the Nigel Tinkler-trained Glory Hallelujah and As If By Chance

Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2022