The Latest Breaking News from Bombers

Scott insists Bombers lose no belief from Cats belting

Essendon were torn apart by Geelong but coach Brad Scott says the Bombers won't lose any belief from the 77-point smashing.

AAP · Jul 15, 2023

Ruthless reigning premiers Geelong crush Essendon

Reigning premiers Geelong have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the AFL with a ruthless 77-point smashing of Essendon at GMHBA Stadium.

AAP · Jul 15, 2023

Bombers brush Crows, surge to fifth spot in AFL

Peter Wright kicked three goals and Zach Merrett starred again as Essendon dominated early to set up an 18-point home win over Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 9, 2023

Bombers' Draper could miss Freo clash, Parish to return

Gun Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish will return from a calf injury against Fremantle but dynamic ruckman Sam Draper is in doubt ahead of the trip west.

AAP · Jun 21, 2023

Essendon moves into AFL top six with thrilling win over North Melbourne, Richmond edges GWS

Essendon won an absorbing clash against a desperate North Melbourne by a single goal in a thriller at Docklands. Earlier, Marlion Pickett's late goal earns Richmond a six-point win over GWS.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2023

AFL Round-Up: Carlton remain broken, Hawthorn have reason to believe, Melbourne and Geelong stunned

It was a round of upsets across the AFL, one that has changed the shape of the season for some of the league's most fancied clubs. We digest the week that was.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

AFL Round-Up: Port Adelaide and Essendon revel in thrilling wins as North Melbourne find silver linings

A series of thrillers lit up the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, where classic finishes and controversy made for the best weekend of the 2023 season so far. We digest the week that was.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

Essendon’s total control trumps Richmond’s beautiful chaos in AFL Dreamtime boilover

Against a backdrop of complex issues named for a man of multiple talents, Essendon and Richmond’s contrasting styles delivered sweet pandemonium

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2023

Hardwick fumes after 'horrible' Tigers fall to Bombers

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick made his thoughts clear after the Tigers struggled and fell to Essendon by one point at the MCG.

AAP · May 20, 2023

Scott says Merrett is even better than he realised

New Essendon coach Brad Scott says captain Zach Merrett, who starred in their one-point win over Richmond, is an even better player than he realised.

AAP · May 20, 2023