Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals. AAP · May 2
Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight. AAP · May 1
'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG. AAP · Apr 29
Masterclass on Anzac Day encapsulates why unflappable Scott Pendlebury is so good At times during the Pies’ big win at the MCG the 38-year-old appeared to be playing 10 simultaneous games of chess – and Essendon had no answer The Guardian - AU · Apr 26
Magpies use experience to deadly effect against Bombers Collingwood coach Craig McRae says they are far from the finished product, noting their Anzac Day triumph came off the back of five weeks' work. AAP · Apr 25
'Incredibly frustrating': Bombers belted on Anzac Day Essendon's ball use was horrible when the game was on the line and Collingwood made them pay dearly with a record Anzac Day winning margin. AAP · Apr 25
Pendlebury likely to rest up after Anzac Day heroics Evergreen Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will likely wait an extra week to break the VFL/AFL games record following a remarkable Anzac Day performance. AAP · Apr 25
From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year After playing an Anzac Day game a year ago in front of 2607 WA fans, the Bombers-Magpies clash will be a somewhat bigger occasion this time for a young forward. AAP · Apr 24
Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers Collingwood know they can finish a game strongly, but they're looking to produce a fast start on Anzac Day against an Essendon side that has regained some form. AAP · Apr 20
Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind. AAP · Apr 20
Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players. AAP · Apr 20
'Cry me a river': Bombers big improvers in Coast scare Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away. AAP · Apr 18
'Chook lotto': Hardwick unloads after Bombers escape Suns coach Damien Hardwick has demanded clarity around the holding the ball rule after his midfield was well held by an improved Essendon in a tight win. AAP · Apr 18
'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon. AAP · Apr 11
AAP · Apr 11 Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 5 Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak.
AAP · Apr 5 Injury blows sour Bulldogs' win over battling Bombers The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have claimed a 34-point victory over battling Essendon but suffered multiple injury blows.
AAP · Apr 4 'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · Apr 2 It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
AAP · Apr 2 'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.
AAP · Mar 30 Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.
AAP · Mar 28 Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain' Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.
AAP · Mar 28 North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water.
AAP · Mar 27 Winless Bombers out to reveal true character Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.
AAP · Mar 26 'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.