Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Gold Coast’s single-game shootout is a final chance to not slip up – and grow up The Suns have had their fate in their own hands for weeks but there is no room for further error in this week’s win-or-bust game against Essendon The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025
Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle Essendon face the prospect of being without one of their best players through suspension for games against Richmond and Geelong. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles Sophie Alexander has kicked the winning goal at the death to deliver Essendon a thrilling five-point win over West Coast for a 2-0 start to the AFLW season. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG. AAP · Aug 21, 2025
Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call. AAP · Aug 20, 2025
Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals. AAP · Aug 16, 2025
Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed. AAP · Aug 15, 2025
'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera says his focus is playing out the AFL season as the massive decision looms on where he plays next year. AAP · Aug 15, 2025
Bombers, Saints to blood newcomers in Marvel clash Essendon and St Kilda will make it 24 debutants between them when two more play their first AFL games at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Aug 14, 2025
No clarity for now if Saints, Bombers making progress With their finals hopes dashed weeks ago, the big question for St Kilda and Essendon is whether they are taking real steps this season. AAP · Aug 14, 2025
Essendon's Shiel banned one game in tribunal test case Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel has been suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal in an unusual rough conduct case. AAP · Aug 11, 2025
Bombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury. AAP · Aug 9, 2025
'A bigger picture': Cameron unfussed about making a ton After spraying 4.5 against Essendon, Geelong spearhead Jeremy Cameron said the premiership is much more important than him scoring 100 goals in a season. AAP · Aug 9, 2025
AAP · Aug 8, 2025 Cameron kicks four as Cats cruise against Bombers Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron now has 79 goals for the season, kicking an inaccurate 4.5 as the Cats beat Essendon by 44 points.
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash Patrick Dangerfield won't be able to lay off any goal assists to century-hunter Jeremy Cameron this week, rested from Geelong's clash with Essendon.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2025 Jayden Nguyen’s Bombers debut could herald new era as AFL tackles cultural diversity The milestone for the Vietnamese community comes as the league tries to capitalise on inclusivity and shed its past image of division
AAP · Aug 2, 2025 Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers Superstar Errol Gulden has celebrated his 100th AFL match with a win, while a Swans teammate boosted his All-Australian credentials with a stellar performance.
AAP · Jul 30, 2025 That's news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper Essendon big man Sam Draper is one of 16 players currently on the club's injury list, and it looks like he will seek a fresh start at Brisbane next year.
AAP · Jul 29, 2025 Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.
AAP · Jul 25, 2025 Bombers defender succumbs to another hamstring injury Essendon defender Jordan Ridley has injured his hamstring for a third time this year, continuing a horror run for the beleaguered Bombers.
AAP · Jul 25, 2025 Dogs twin towers bully Essendon for second time in 2025 After destroying Essendon earlier in the season, the Western Bulldogs have made it a 2025 double by crushing the hapless Bombers by 93 points at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · Jul 18, 2025 Essendon's performance boss departs amid injury crisis Essendon are looking for a new high performance boss after parting ways with the current one amid a staggering and debilitating injury crisis.
AAP · Jul 17, 2025 Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS With seven goals in his last two games, Jake Stringer is becoming an attacking and defensive weapon for a GWS unit eyeing a maiden AFL premiership.
AAP · Jul 17, 2025 Stringer runs riot to help GWS smash his former club GWS have cruised to a fifth straight win, taking care of injury-hit Essendon by 48 points in front of a sparse crowd of 20,347 at Marvel Stadium.