Ridley, Stringer shine amid Bombers' midfield concens Essendon lost the clearances again as they held off Richmond for a two-goal win, with Jordan Ridley, Zach Merrett and Jake Stringer their best. AAP · May 25, 2024
Bombers hold on to beat Tigers in Dreamtime nail-biter Richmond pushed Essendon, before the Bombers held on in the last quarter for a 12-point win in the Dreamtime At The 'G blockbuster. AAP · May 25, 2024
Yze says Martin 'really engaged' before Dreamtime game As media speculation swirls around Dustin Martin, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the star has prepared well for the Dreamtime At The 'G clash with Essendon. AAP · May 24, 2024
Ex-Bombers, Kangaroos captain Barry Davis dies at 80 Barry Davis, who captained North Melbourne to their first premiership after one of the biggest recruiting coups in VFL/AFL history, has died. AAP · May 23, 2024
Coach Clarkson says Kangaroos edging towards AFL win North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says being able to match the high-flying Bombers for half a game has lifted morale at the club. AAP · May 23, 2024
Essendon's Scott wants AFL tribunal review after season Essendon coach Brad Scott, also the former boss of AFL football operations, says the tribunal system has become too punitive and needs a review. AAP · May 22, 2024
Swans' Luke Parker facing lengthy ban over heavy bump Luke Parker's off-the-ball bump landed a VFL opponent in hospital and is set to earn the Sydney Swans star a lengthy stint on the sidelines through suspension. AAP · May 20, 2024
Boyhood dream to Dreamtime at the G for Bombers recruit Indigenous forward Jade Gresham will take part in his first Dreamtime at the G with his shift to high-flying Essendon proving to have plenty of upside. AAP · May 20, 2024
Essendon leave middle of the road behind as their ‘edge’ leads them to second spot The Bombers have found their groove and backed up the hype to lead the chasing pack behind the AFL benchmark Swans The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2024
Clarkson wants Kangaroos fans to keep the faith North Melbourne's losing streak has grown to 10 matches after a 40-point defeat to Essendon but Alastair Clarkson remains positive about the future. AAP · May 19, 2024
Bombers fly up to second spot, Kangaroos still winless Essendon have posted a triple-figure score for just the third time this season in a 40-point win over struggling North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. AAP · May 19, 2024
Tigers at lowest point, dreaming of quick rebound: Yze Richmond coach Adem Yze hopes his side have hit their lowest point as two more injuries came in a 119-point AFL loss to the Brisbane Lions. AAP · May 18, 2024
Winless Kangas keen to wipe smile off Bombers' faces Essendon had two narrow losses last year to fierce rivals North Melbourne, who would dearly love to engineer the upset of the AFL season at Marvel Stadium. AAP · May 17, 2024
North Melbourne consider push for senior recruits North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the AFL player movement system is "very constrained", while the Kangaroos ponder attracting experienced recruits. AAP · May 17, 2024
AAP · May 17, 2024 Kangaroos won't target ex-teammates in Bombers clash North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no plans of leaning into the Kangaroos' rivalry with Essendon ahead of their AFL clash.
AAP · May 16, 2024 Goldstein looks 26 and is thriving ahead of Roos clash Essendon ruckman Todd Goldstein will go up against his former side North Melbourne for the first time in Sunday's AFL clash at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · May 15, 2024 Heppell buoyed as Bombers build solid AFL form Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says he's having the most fun of his career, thanks to the Bombers' strong form and the people around him at the club.
The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2024 Australia budget 2024: the six graphs you need to see A surplus matters less than what choices the government makes in its budget – here’s what Jim Chalmers’ statement tells us
AAP · May 14, 2024 Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.
AAP · May 14, 2024 Bombers' red-hot form rewarded in AFL fixture Essendon have been rewarded for their stellar form with three Friday night games in the next block of AFL fixtures.
AAP · May 13, 2024 Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.
AAP · May 11, 2024 Orange Tsunami lacking punch as Giants lose again After winning their first five games of the season, GWS suddenly are out of form and coach Adam Kingsley will welcome their return home.
AAP · May 11, 2024 Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · May 10, 2024 Giants humiliation all in the past for new-look Bombers The ghosts of last season's huge loss to Greater Western Sydney won't come back to haunt sixth-placed Essendon, Bombers forward Jake Stringer says.
AAP · May 9, 2024 Darcy out for Dockers, Hardwick swings the axe at Suns Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has made six changes for the Suns' clash with North Melbourne following last week's 34-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.