The Latest Breaking News from Bombers

Bombers to build Stringer towards AFL return

Jake Stringer will play in the VFL rather than face Gold Coast but Essendon are adamant it will hold him in good stead to shine later in the AFL season.

AAP · Mar 24, 2023

Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards

Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.

AAP · Mar 22, 2023

From Harry Sheezel and Will Ashcroft to Cam McKenzie and Mattaes Phillipou — how the AFL debutants went in round one

From the hyped to the hopefuls, it was time for a new group of AFL debutants to hit the ground running. Andrew McGarry looks at all the first-gamers and how they went in round one.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

Wright dislocates shoulder in major Bombers blow

On the same morning his new four-year contract was announced, Essendon key forward Peter Wright suffered a dislocated shoulder at training.

AAP · Mar 17, 2023

Essendon spearhead Wright re-signs until 2027

Essendon spearhead Peter Wright has backed the AFL club's direction under new coach Brad Scott by signing a four-year contract extension.

AAP · Mar 16, 2023

AFL 2023 predicted ladder: Collingwood hit summit – but flag is anyone’s to claim

The Magpies are capable of making the step up this season, but any one of the top 10 teams could win the premiership

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Bombers' Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener

Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.

AAP · Mar 13, 2023

AFL captains' snub to put fire in Bomber bellies

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper expects the Bombers to be driven to prove people wrong after none of the other 17 AFL club captains tipped them to make finals.

AAP · Mar 10, 2023

Yankees’ Carlos Rodon to start season on injured list due to left forearm strain

The Yankees will have to wait to deploy their new ace.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

Skipper Merrett not fazed by Bombers legend's criticism

New Essendon captain Zach Merrett respects the opinion of club great Matthew Lloyd, who has demanded the Bombers toughen up for the new AFL season.

AAP · Mar 9, 2023