The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Demons challenged to respond to Bombers AFLW thumping

Daria Bannister has starred with four goals to lead Essendon to a thumping 65-point win over Melbourne, leaving the Demons' AFLW season hanging by a thread.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

What are the 10 greatest upsets in VFL/AFL grand final history?

The Brisbane Lions are the underdogs for Saturday’s AFL grand final against Sydney.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

Crows crush Essendon to go top of AFLW ladder

Adelaide have powered to a 33-point win against Essendon, maintaining their unbeaten start to the AFLW season.

AAP · Sep 22, 2024

Prespakis midfield mastery leads Bombers to AFLW win

Midfielders Maddy Prespakis and Georgia Nanscawen were outstanding as Essendon upset West Coast by 16 points on Saturday in their AFLW clash in Perth.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Hawks’ brash young team look capable of anything after cutting Bulldogs apart

Athletic Hawthorn celebrate first finals win for a decade and they now face Port Adelaide in next week’s semi-final

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2024

How Hawks brought out the best in 'anxious' D'Ambrosio

Massimo D'Ambrosio was anxious about his AFL career prospects at Essendon, but a change of scenery and Sam Mitchell's support have transformed the youngster.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks' rise

Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Bombers blow: Toogood to miss most of AFLW season

Essendon co-captain Bonnie Toogood will miss up to eight weeks after suffering a MCL knee sprain in a defeat to Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

Sickening clash of heads rattled Bombers in AFLW loss

A nasty collision that concussed Essendon forward Amber Clarke and injured skipper Bonnie Toogood has overshadowed Fremantle's win over the Bombers.

AAP · Aug 31, 2024

Bombers delist Wanganeen, Hind as clean-out continues

Tex Wanganeen and Nick Hind have been told by Essendon they won't be offered contracts for next year, bringing to five the number of players who will move on.

AAP · Aug 26, 2024