Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

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

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

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

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Nat Fyfe's one-match ban upheld at AFL Tribunal

Fremantle have failed to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking, but Gold Coast's Bodhi Uwland enjoyed a win at the AFL Tribunal.

AAP

Serong conquers mental game on way to VFL/AFL record

Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has the chance to become the first VFL/AFL player to rack up 71 consecutive games of 20-plus possessions this weekend.

AAP

Dockers bid to clear Fyfe for crunch clash with Bombers

Fremantle will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking.

AAP

Winter blows an ill wind for Brad Scott and grinds Bombers’ season to dust

After just three wins from eight starts, Essendon’s woeful recent form has their coach seething and fans lamenting yet another season down the drain

The Guardian - AU

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

AFL demands three clubs explain concussion management

Carlton, the Brisbane Lions and Adelaide have been given "please explain" notices from the AFL regarding concussion protocol management of their star players.

AAP

Dees out for Freo revenge as AFL finals race heats up

Stung by their Alice Springs humiliation, Melbourne are out to restore lost pride and boost their AFL finals chances in the away clash with Fremantle.

AAP

Crows' Keays cleared of tackle after 'confusing week'

Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test.

AAP

Mixed injury news for key backs after epic Crows win

Adelaide defender Nick Murray has avoided another ACL rupture but teammate Jordon Butts will be sidelined by a Lisfranc injury.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Rachele's heroics snatch Crows win against Essendon

Adelaide have kicked the final three goals of the match to pinch a two-point thriller against Essendon, leaving the Bombers' finals chances delicately poised.

AAP

Crows coach rules out hard tag on Essendon playmaker

Essendon captain Zach Merrett will get some attention but not a hard tag from Adelaide in their Friday night game, Crows coach Matthew Nicks says.

AAP

No ill-feeling to Essendon ruck: Crows coach

Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide have quickly moved on from the flashpoint involving Essendon ruckman Sam Draper in a narrow loss in round six.

AAP

Communication on AFL rule crackdowns key: Bombers coach

After umpires were red-hot on not paying marks after short kicks, Essendon coach Brad Scott says the AFL should communicate rule crackdowns to clubs in advance.

AAP

Demons weigh up ruck call as Docker duo looms

Melbourne have uncovered viable ruck options after Jacob van Rooyen and Harry Petty stood up without injured star Max Gawn against Essendon.

AAP

No Gawn, no worries as Dees trump Dons in AFL upset

Kysaiah Pickett has kicked two goals in his 100th AFL game as Melbourne moved into the top eight with a 17-point win over Essendon at a wet MCG.

AAP

Dees youngster poised for crucial Bombers ruck battle

Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn's absence for the clash with Essendon will leave young teammate Jacob van Rooyen with a huge ruck task against Sam Draper.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.