The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Good to go: Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare

Emerging Essendon star Nate Caddy has been told his heart won't be put at risk by playing against Hawthorn on Saturday.

AAP · Jul 23

From the Pocket: Ken Hinkley can be the football father and coach Tasmania Devils need

The former Port Adelaide coach already sounds like a local and knows how to identify, nurture and retain young talent

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22

Star Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Essendon's Nate Caddy has been cleared to resume training and playing after being hospitalised with an elevated heart rate during Sunday's win against GWS.

AAP · Jul 20

Essendon slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact

The AFL has handed down a fine to Essendon after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.

AAP · Jul 16

Hird's coaching comeback supported by former Bomber

After recently speaking to James Hird for the first time since he left Essendon, former Bomber Jake Melksham supports the push for him to return as coach.

AAP · Jul 15

Bombers have 'no idea' if Merrett will request trade

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has dismissed suggestions Zach Merrett has checked out of the Bombers as the club prepares for him to request another trade.

AAP · Jul 15

Hird momentum grows, Solomon 'consumed' by Bombers job

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role.

AAP · Jul 15

Free Billy: Pie's charge downgraded at AFL tribunal

The AFL tribunal has downgraded Collingwood defender Billy Frampton's rough conduct suspension to a fine, freeing him to play against Carlton.

AAP · Jul 14

'Life or death' as Giants aim to gatecrash finals race

Finals have come early for GWS with fit-again midfielder Xavier O'Halloran describing their bid to secure a wildcard spot a matter of "life or death".

AAP · Jul 14

Pies defender off to tribunal, Bombers face penalty

Collingwood's Billy Frampton will front the AFL tribunal to contest a rough conduct suspension ahead of a huge clash with Carlton.

AAP · Jul 13