Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers' ruck spot Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
Bombers turn to 'coach' Goldstein after Draper injury Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein will play a key role in Essendon's finals push this year after injuries to fellow big men Sam Draper and Nick Bryan. AAP · Apr 18, 2025
Wright kicks six as Bombers beat Eagles in thriller Essendon have come from behind to post a two-point win over West Coast, but ruckman Sam Draper suffered a serious achilles tendon injury late in the match. AAP · Apr 18, 2025
Struggling Eagles insist they still love the game West Coast are 0-5 and possess a woeful percentage of 49.7, but the AFL club's emerging youngsters are doing their best to keep spirits high. AAP · Apr 17, 2025
Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season. AAP · Apr 12, 2025
Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Power left wanting as big guns fail to stand up Port Adelaide's big names, especially Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis, were down on form in a disappointing 12-point loss to Essendon. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Bombers coach jumps to defend maligned defender McKay Essendon defender Ben McKay has had a tough start to the AFL season but coach Brad Scott is adamant he is key for the Bombers. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Bombers burst past Power for first win of AFL season Essendon have responded to five days of criticism by claiming their first win of the AFL season, beating Port Adelaide by 12 points. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Scans clear Cats' Tom Stewart of major knee injury Geelong star Tom Stewart can breathe more easily after scans cleared him of a serious knee injury from his awkward landing against the Bulldogs. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Bombers seek response to 'totally unacceptable' effort Winless Essendon face a huge challenge to turn their form around against Port Adelaide after a "bitterly disappointing" performance in the loss to Adelaide. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Pressure found wanting as Bombers lose badly to Crows Essendon have started the AFL season with two losses and conceded a combined 42 goals, with Adelaide too good for them on Saturday at the MCG. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
Classy Crows end MCG drought and embarrass Bombers Adelaide have won at the MCG for the first time since their 2017 grand final season, mauling Essendon in an AFL mismatch by 61 points. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
Bombers' tormentor has taken his game to another level Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not surprised by forward Josh Rachele's increasing output ahead of Saturday's MCG clash against Essendon. AAP · Mar 21, 2025
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal' Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 13, 2025 Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.
AAP · Mar 11, 2025 Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 6, 2025 AFL reschedules Queensland games impacted by cyclone Gold Coast will play Essendon in round 24 and Brisbane will meet Geelong on March 29 under postponements caused by Cyclone Alfred.
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Kako's pressure a feature as Bombers beat Cats in AFL New Essendon player Isaac Koko impressed as much with his defensive pressure as he did by kicking four goals in the pre-season win over Geelong.
AAP · Feb 25, 2025 Kako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.
AAP · Feb 15, 2025 SSP hopeful Tom Edwards the shock hero as Bombers win Essendon have started their pre-season with a 19-point win over the Western Bulldogs, and SSP hopeful Tom Edwards was the unlikely hero with four goals.
AAP · Feb 3, 2025 Consistency key as Bombers' Gresham chases finals goal Essendon are hopeful their long AFL finals win drought could end this season and are targeting greater consistency as the platform for success in 2025.