The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline

Fremantle defender Josh Draper has already played 16 games this year, and he'll be in the thick of the action again at the MCG against Essendon.

AAP · Aug 2, 2024

Blunt assessment: Bombers keep failing pressure test

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers need to get better at handling pressure situations after capitulating to St Kilda.

AAP · Aug 1, 2024

Fremantle star Josh Treacy extends time at Dockers

Fremantle's forward line of Jye Amiss, Luke Jackson and Josh Treacy are locked in for the long term after Treacy penned a new deal that takes him to 2030.

AAP · Aug 1, 2024

Lyon, Saints eye more upsets as AFL finals 'Grinch'

St Kilda struck a huge blow to Essendon's finals chances and are eyeing further upsets as they seek to shake up the AFL finals mix.

AAP · Jul 27, 2024

Scott laments lack of effort in Bombers' horror show

Essendon hardly fired a shot with their AFL finals hopes on the line as Nasaiah Wanganeen-Milera and Cooper Sharman led St Kilda to an impressive win.

AAP · Jul 27, 2024

Essendon want response after 'brutal' loss

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath admits the shock defeat to Adelaide was "brutal" but the Bombers have no other choice than to look forward, not back.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Eagles load up on stars, Gawn back for Demons

Jeremy McGovern is among four big inclusions for West Coast, while Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn and Collingwood big man Mason Cox also return in round 20.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

Players want AFL to abolish sub amid concussion debate

The AFLPA say abolishing the sub would help doctors assess concussions while the league gave Carlton a warning for their handling of Harry McKay's head knock.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

Bombers' Scott wants sub abolished to help doctors

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes abolishing the sub will help doctors and clubs better deal with head injury assessments during a game.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Essendon review 'gutting' loss in 'gory' detail

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024