The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Bombers fight through injury carnage to edge North

Essendon beat North Melbourne by three points in a thriller but it came at a cost with three players injured at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · May 1, 2025

It wasn't an intervention: Eagles coach McQualter

West Coast sit bottom of AFL the ladder with a 0-7 record, but coach Andrew McQualter says a recent meeting between players and staff is already bearing fruit.

AAP · May 1, 2025

Big-game experiences to steel Bombers for future

Essendon defender Archie Roberts says the Bombers' Anzac Day loss to Collingwood was a learning experience as they turn their focus to facing North Melbourne.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Collingwood’s Big Five outclass Essendon on Anzac Day’s big stage

Daicos brothers, Pendlebury, Sidebottom and Elliott too good for limited Bombers in 16.11 (107) to 10.6 (66) victory

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025

Magpies' old guard underline class against Bombers

Collingwood's experienced heads Steele Sidebottom, Scott Pendlebury, Jamie Elliott and Jeremy Howe were crucial to the Magpies' Anzac Day win over Essendon.

AAP · Apr 25, 2025

Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win

Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.

AAP · Apr 25, 2025

Refreshed Essendon attack out to give Magpies headaches

With Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore out of the Anzac Day blockbuster, Essendon will hope an attack led by returning gun Kyle Langford can kick a winning score.

AAP · Apr 24, 2025

Thirty years on, Anzac Day blockbuster as big as ever

Collingwood and Essendon will face off in their annual Anzac Day fixture 30 years after the game was held for the first time.

AAP · Apr 24, 2025

From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us

The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025

Young gun Daicos to lead Magpies in Moore's absence

With skipper Darcy Moore sidelined, Nick Daicos will captain Collingwood for the first time, stepping up on the Anzac Day stage.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025