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The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Battered Bomber looks to Will-power for inspiration

Essendon star Nic Martin has ruptured his ACL, continuing a wretched run with injury for the beleaguered Bombers.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Star Bomber badly injured in Richmond's upset win

Essendon star Nic Martin has suffered a likely ACL injury in the Bombers' shock nine-point defeat to the rebuilding Richmond at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 12, 2025

Richmond to unleash 'special talent' against Bombers

Once a potential No.1 draft pick, Taj Hotton will make his AFL debut for Richmond after overcoming an ACL rupture suffered last year.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

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Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash

GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

I won't guilt them into staying, says Essendon coach

Essendon's injury woes have reached crisis point, and coach Brad Scott says it's understandable some of his sidelined players are in a dark mental place.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

Reid surgery headlines Bombers' ongoing injury crisis

Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

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Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

'Brain running crazy': Mac backs instinct to face Pies

Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.

AAP · Jul 7, 2025

AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision

The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.

AAP · Jul 6, 2025

Umpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL

A collision that left Essendon forward Nate Caddy winded could have been easily avoided if the AFL made one simple change, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.

AAP · Jul 5, 2025

Late-rising Suns blitz Bombers, keep finals dream alive

A final-quarter blitz has helped Gold Coast see off a plucky Bombers outfit at Marvel Stadium, with the Suns set to finish the round in the AFL top eight.

AAP · Jul 5, 2025

Suns urged to channel Rowell in big AFL milestone

Gold Coast have been told to play like recently re-signed midfield star Matt Rowell when the Suns face Essendon at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Jul 4, 2025

Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring

Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

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AAP · Jun 27, 2025

Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time

Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Dockers insist nothing 'sinister' in umpire mugshots

Fremantle are on a roll after posting their fifth straight win, but their use of umpire photos has become an unusual talking point.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Bombers wrap arms around out-of-form Archie Perkins

Archie Perkins endured a moment he'd rather forget against Fremantle, but his coach Brad Scott won't give up on the talented midfielder.

AAP · Jun 19, 2025

Luke Jackson stars as Dockers dominate baby Bombers

Fremantle have posted their fifth win on the trot after Luke Jackson dominated Essendon debutant Vigo Visentini in their ruck battle.

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AAP · Jun 18, 2025

Josh Treacy's mini goal drought no cause for concern

Fremantle forward Josh Treacy hasn't kicked a goal for more than a month, but he is still finding ways to be the club's game winner.

AAP · Jun 17, 2025

'It had to be perfect' - Dockers skipper still grounded

Fremantle had a mixed bag of news to deliver on Tuesday with captain Alex Pearce still ruled out, while veteran Nat Fyfe is closer to playing a full game.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Essendon left to rue losing Fremantle's 'prancing pony'

Fremantle forward Patrick Voss is fast building up a cult following, with his energetic goal celebrations and bullocking attack being a big crowd pleaser.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Cats defender cut down with shoulder injury

Geelong defender Sam De Koning will be out of AFL action for at least a month after suffering a shoulder injury during their win over Essendon.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

Essendon hope for silver lining from injury crisis

Essendon have been decimated by injuries and forced to throw young players in the deep end but they hope that can pay off at the back end of the season.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2025

Bailey Smith hits the right note at Geelong but he is no showstopper

The Cats midfielder has starred since moving from the Bulldogs as his frantic, full-pelt way suits the way his new team seeks to play

AAP · Jun 15, 2025

Lloyd doubts Lions' flag credentials amid injury Payne

The Brisbane Lions' poor run of form and an injury to key defender Jack Payne has led to questions over their ability to defend their AFL premiership this year.

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