Dockers seal deal for Demons ruck Jackson Melbourne ruck young gun Luke Jackson has joined Fremantle after the Dockers, Demons and GWS worked together to secure a three-way AFL trade. AAP · Oct 9, 2022
Cats beat Bombers in charge to AFLW finals Essendon's slim AFLW finals hopes have been all but extinguished after Geelong withstood a Maddy Prespakis star turn to snare a 15-point victory. AAP · Oct 9, 2022
Anglican bishop lashes Thorburn AFL exit The resignation of Andrew Thorburn as Essendon AFL chief executive after 24 hours in the role constitutes religious discrimination, the opposition leader says. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
Ex-Dons boss blasts AFL club's leadership Paul Little says Essendon's bungled CEO appointment process is just one of a number of issues that are negatively affecting the AFL club. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
'Sad' Thorburn hits out after Bombers exit Andrew Thorburn claims his Christian faith is "unacceptable" to Australians after his dramatic exit as Essendon AFL chief executive after one day in the role. AAP · Oct 4, 2022
Andrew Thorburn resigns as Essendon CEO after one day over links to controversial church Essendon says City on a Hill’s values are in ‘direct contradiction’ with its own, as Daniel Andrews labels its views on homosexuality and abortion ‘appalling’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022
McStay's move to Collingwood confirmed Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent. AAP · Oct 4, 2022
Bombers CEO resigns amid church links New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has resigned a day after the Bombers announced his appointment, due to his position at a controversial church. AAP · Oct 3, 2022
Ex-NAB boss Andrew Thorburn appointed Essendon AFL CEO Andrew Thorburn — who was NAB chief executive from 2014 to 2019 — replaces Xavier Campbell, with the Bombers describing the appointment as a "significant step forward" for the club. ABC News · Oct 3, 2022
Ex-NAB boss appointed Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn will take over as CEO of Essendon on November 1, joining president Dave Barham and coach Brad Scott as new key appointments. AAP · Oct 3, 2022
Brisbane Lions bounce back in AFLW with win over Essendon, Melbourne overwhelm Fremantle Brisbane Lions are back on top of the AFLW ladder, after a seven-goal win over Essendon in Queensland in the first of three Sunday games. ABC News · Oct 2, 2022
Lions belt Bombers in rebound AFLW win Brisbane welcomed back star defender Kate Lutkins after nine months out injured as they rebounded from last week's Richmond loss to beat Essendon in the AFLW. AAP · Oct 2, 2022
Yankees reliever Zack Britton placed on IL as comeback falls short NEW YORK — Zack Britton’s comeback has fallen short. The left-hander who exited Friday night’s game with “arm fatigue” was placed on the injured list Saturday and likely will not pitch for the Yankees again. The 34-year-old had hoped to come back from 2021 Tommy John surgery to pitch in… Tribune News Service · Oct 1, 2022
New Dons coach Scott warns hard work ahead Club great Matthew Lloyd believes Essendon can play AFL finals under Brad Scott in 2023, but the new coach is only focused on laying the groundwork for success. AAP · Sep 30, 2022
ABC News · Sep 29, 2022 Brad Scott appointed Essendon AFL men's head coach Scott returns to the AFL coaching ranks, as the Bombers finally settle on a replacement Ben Rutten, who was sacked last month.
AAP · Sep 29, 2022 Brad Scott enters Bombers AFL coach race Former North Melbourne coach Brad Scott will be interviewed for Essendon's vacant head coach role, and Bombers great Matthew Lloyd considers him the favourite.
AAP · Sep 27, 2022 Lade out of Essendon coach running in AFL Brendon Lade has joined the Western Bulldogs as an assistant coach after being among the candidates for Essendon's head coaching role.
Tribune News Service · Sep 26, 2022 Yankees beat Red Sox in rain-shortened game as Aaron Judge stays stuck at 60 homers NEW YORK -- Even Mother Nature is making it harder for Aaron Judge these days. The Yankees slugger would have led off the bottom of the seventh inning Sunday night, but rain and lightning closed in on the Stadium and the game was delayed before Judge could get his fourth…
AAP · Sep 23, 2022 Pies bounce back, defeat Bombers in AFLW Chloe Molloy snagged one of the goals of the AFLW season and Eliza James kicked two as Collingwood returned to the winners' circle against arch rivals Essendon.
ABC News · Sep 22, 2022 How Essendon and Port Adelaide stack up to previous AFLW expansion sides For one side it's a damaging attack, for the other, it's a game of pressure. Gemma Bastiani analyses how Essendon and Port Adelaide are standing out from the other AFLW expansion sides.
AAP · Sep 22, 2022 Hird confirms pitch for Essendon coach job James Hird says redemption is among the reasons he wants to return as Essendon's head coach in the AFL.
Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022 Oswaldo Cabrera hits first career grand slam and Gleyber Torres hits two homers in same inning in 14-2 win over Pirates, Judge still at 60 HR NEW YORK — Luis Severino waited 45 days, not by his choice, to get back out there. Wednesday night, the Yankees right-hander went out and made the most of his first start since July 13. Severino allowed one run and two hits over five innings. Oswaldo Cabrera hit a grand…
Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022 Yankees earn comeback 9-8 walk-off victory against Pirates as Aaron Judge hits home run No. 60 NEW YORK — Maybe the ghost of the Babe was watching over them Tuesday night.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2022 Killarney Vale aiming to be regular contenders after breakthrough flag The Bombers claimed their first flag since 2007 after defeating Central Coast rivals Terrigal-Avoca.
ABC News · Sep 20, 2022 AFLW player Georgia Gee opens up about her trade to Essendon: 'I wasn't really enjoying football' at Carlton Bomber recruit Georgia Gee tells the W podcast she was "mentally drained" in her last couple of years as a Blue, and is relishing life at the Bombers with best friend Maddy Prespakis and coach Nat Wood.