The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Greater guidance call to tackle AFL dangerous play

AFL clubs have been given clarity on dangerous play but Essendon coach Brad Scott says players need further guidance on how to make and receive tackles.

AAP · Apr 21, 2023

Moore backs Kreuger to solve Magpies' ruck woes

Versatile tall Nathan Kreuger has been declared fit to play his first game of the AFL season as Collingwood seek a solution to their ruck woes against Essendon.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Players call for AFL clarification on dangerous tackles

Essendon's Andrew McGrath has led calls for clarification on AFL rules around dangerous tackles after teammate Zach Merrett was handed a one-match ban.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

Keep the lid on, Essendon coach Scott tells fans

Essendon coach Brad Scott wants his supporters to keep the proverbial lid on after banking his fourth win in five games as their coach.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne

Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role

Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Apr 14, 2023

Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer

Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.

AAP · Apr 14, 2023

AFL Gather Round: Inside the proud history of South Australian footy and the stars who avoided the VFL

From Barrie Robran to John Halbert, South Australia is a hotbed of footy talent that went largely unnoticed in the east. As the AFL heads to Adelaide for Gather Round, we look back at the best of the bunch.

ABC News · Apr 12, 2023

Giant spray not a habit as Kingsley seeks GWS response

Adam Kingsley will weigh up a debut for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman as GWS aim for a stronger display to snap a three-match losing streak against Hawthorn.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023

Fit-again Brown gives Demons AFL selection headache

Key tall Ben Brown is back in the selection mix for Melbourne's clash with Essendon as Simon Goodwin ponders the make-up of his most effective forward-line.

AAP · Apr 12, 2023