The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Dockers weigh up injury risk for recovering skipper

Fremantle have the chance to improve to 9-5 with a win over Essendon, but skipper Alex Pearce may not be risked for the crunch clash.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

Bombers to take lessons from brutal thumping by Cats

Essendon coach Brad Scott concedes a 95-point loss to Geelong was a step back for his young charges, but he won't be swayed from his general optimism.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers

Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

High bump costs key Bomber onballer two-game ban

Essendon onballer Sam Durham will miss tough games against Geelong and Fremantle for his high bump on Carlton opponent Adam Cerra in Sunday night's MCG clash.

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

'Black and white' bump as Blues hold off Bombers' surge

Carlton's second-half woes threatened to doom them again, but they steadied in the last quarter for a pulsating eight-point win over arch-rivals Essendon.

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

Geelong star defender in the clear over brutal bump

Star Geelong defender Tom Stewart is free to face Essendon at the MCG next Saturday after it was deemed his crunching bump on Noah Anderson was fair.

AAP · Jun 8, 2025

Smith set for quick return to bolster red-hot Cats

Bailey Smith's stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury is set to be a short one, with Geelong coach Chris Scott tipping a return against Essendon.

AAP · Jun 7, 2025

'Do something special': Blues hunt key win without star

Carlton will return from their bye mired in a 4-7 record and a misfiring attack, desperate to fix a league-worst stat that underlines where they are at in 2025.

AAP · Jun 7, 2025

Key pair back as Blues swing axe for Dons grudge match

Carlton will welcome back Jack Silvagni and Zac Williams against an Essendon side bolstered by the return of star midfielder Darcy Parish in round 13.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

Suns' top-four spot on line in Geelong 'litmus test'

Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot.

AAP · Jun 5, 2025