Struggling Dees see Dons clash as chance to turn corner Melbourne have history against them in their bid to play finals after a 0-4 start but are out to start turning the tide against Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
AFL coaches 'disenfranchised', warns Essendon boss Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast. AAP · Apr 9, 2025
Giants' Hogan feels for Reid ahead of Eagles clash Knowing himself how harsh being under the spotlight can be, GWS star Jesse Hogan says he feels for heavily criticised West Coast star Harley Reid. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
'Long time coming': boom recruit fired up for GWS debut Having overcome a hamstring injury, star forward Jake Stringer is ready to show what he can do when he plays his first game for GWS against Hawthorn. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Power left wanting as big guns fail to stand up Port Adelaide's big names, especially Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis, were down on form in a disappointing 12-point loss to Essendon. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Bombers coach jumps to defend maligned defender McKay Essendon defender Ben McKay has had a tough start to the AFL season but coach Brad Scott is adamant he is key for the Bombers. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Bombers burst past Power for first win of AFL season Essendon have responded to five days of criticism by claiming their first win of the AFL season, beating Port Adelaide by 12 points. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Debut set for Port young gun with Tourette syndrome Tom Cochrane will become the first AFL player with Tourette syndrome when he makes his debut for Port Adelaide against Essendon on Thursday night. AAP · Mar 26, 2025
Laird lauds Rachele and Crows attack ahead of AFL 250th Speaking ahead of his 250th AFL game, Rory Laird is the latest Adelaide figure to praise Josh Rachele and the other Crows forwards. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Scans clear Cats' Tom Stewart of major knee injury Geelong star Tom Stewart can breathe more easily after scans cleared him of a serious knee injury from his awkward landing against the Bulldogs. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Bombers seek response to 'totally unacceptable' effort Winless Essendon face a huge challenge to turn their form around against Port Adelaide after a "bitterly disappointing" performance in the loss to Adelaide. AAP · Mar 24, 2025
Pressure found wanting as Bombers lose badly to Crows Essendon have started the AFL season with two losses and conceded a combined 42 goals, with Adelaide too good for them on Saturday at the MCG. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
Classy Crows end MCG drought and embarrass Bombers Adelaide have won at the MCG for the first time since their 2017 grand final season, mauling Essendon in an AFL mismatch by 61 points. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
AAP · Mar 21, 2025 Bombers' tormentor has taken his game to another level Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not surprised by forward Josh Rachele's increasing output ahead of Saturday's MCG clash against Essendon.
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Crows winless streak at MCG irrelevant: coach Nicks Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his club's 11-game winless streak at the MCG is irrelevant to the looming clash against Essendon.
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal' Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Poor MCG record won't rattle confident Crows: Crouch Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch says his club's 10-game losing streak at the MCG won't play on their minds ahead of meeting Essendon at the venue.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Hawks finding other gears in hot AFL start Hawthorn have found a way to win tough and head into a blockbuster clash with Carlton on the verge of their best start to a season in more than a decade.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025 Believe the hype: dazzling debuts remind us the AFL future comes fast Next crop of budding stars led by Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Levi Ashcroft make immediate impact while a prized Blues recruit is made to wait
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Langford injury has Bombers chasing forward-line fix Essendon's Kyle Langford will miss up to six weeks and Jordan Ridley is out of the clash with Adelaide, after the pair were hurt in a first-up loss to Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 12, 2025 No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.