The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Scott hopes 'stable' Bombers become destination club

Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.

AAP · Mar 11, 2025

AFL reschedules Queensland games impacted by cyclone

Gold Coast will play Essendon in round 24 and Brisbane will meet Geelong on March 29 under postponements caused by Cyclone Alfred.

AAP · Mar 6, 2025

From the Pocket: Fremantle must get pulses racing to break the cycle of ‘vanilla’ mediocrity

The Dockers’ boom recruit Shai Bolton can be the player to break the shackles amid a half-hearted vote of confidence for coach Justin Longmuir

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2025

Mihocek armed and dangerous for forward-looking Magpies

Collingwood forward Brody Mihocek will combine with recruit Tim Membrey and Dan McStay in the Magpies' attack this season.

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Rowell addresses future, wish for Suns to get 'serious'

Matt Rowell has straight-batted talk of his AFL future, the Gold Coast midfielder insisting he's committed to turning the Suns into a "serious footy team".

AAP · Feb 10, 2025

Consistency key as Bombers' Gresham chases finals goal

Essendon are hopeful their long AFL finals win drought could end this season and are targeting greater consistency as the platform for success in 2025.

AAP · Feb 3, 2025

Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action

Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years.

AAP · Feb 2, 2025

Motor neurone disease campaigner, former AFL champion Neale Daniher, is 2025 Australian of the Year

Neale Daniher, a campaigner in the fight against motor neurone disease and a former champion Essendon footballer, is the 2025 Australian of the Year,

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2025

GWS coach hails star recruit Stringer's work ethic

GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hailed Jake Stringer's work ethic as the star recruit attempts to make a mark at his third AFL club.

AAP · Jan 24, 2025

Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft

The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.

AAP · Dec 15, 2024