'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 · Apr 2
Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season. AAP · Apr 1
North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge. AAP · Mar 31
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 30
Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath. AAP · Mar 29
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 28
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 27
'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. AAP · Mar 26
From the Pocket: Essendon have all the hallmarks of a team deep in rebuild – just not the stomach to acknowledge it The Bombers’ coach Brad Scott and new president Andrew Welsh have been reluctant to utter the AFL’s most dreaded word but it would provide clarity The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
More AFL clubs sued as ex-players join concussion case A landmark concussion class action against the AFL has been expanded, with more ex-players suing their former clubs for damages. AAP · Mar 25
Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in. AAP · Mar 24
'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire. AAP · Mar 23
Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do? Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
AAP · Mar 22 'Demoralising': Bombers coach says give up or fight Essendon coach Brad Scott says his club has two choices after copping another heavy defeat to start their AFL season.
AAP · Mar 22 Port skipper injured as Bombers slump again Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.
AAP · Mar 20 Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr is pinpointing improving team defence as his top priority after his tenure-opening loss.
AAP · Mar 18 Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.
AAP · Mar 18 Evolving AFL looks to embrace larger cultural mix Essendon's Jayden Nguyen is one of four new cultural diversity ambassadors who will help the AFL attract a wider cultural mix of players and fans to the game.
AAP · Mar 13 A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.
AAP · Mar 13 Hawks' Mitchell delighted as dual rucks get rolling After Ned Reeves and Lloyd Meek combined with aplomb against Essendon, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell indicated two rucks is a winning formula he will stick with.
AAP · Mar 13 Mitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.
AAP · Mar 12 Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.
AAP · Mar 12 New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner Months after Zach Merrett unsuccessfully attempted to leave Essendon, new skipper Andrew McGrath has been able to lean on his predecessor.
AAP · Mar 10 'Foolish mistake': Hawks pair spent night in US jail Details about Hawthorn pair Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald spending a night in a US jail have emerged three days out from the round-one clash with Essendon.