The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Brisbane lose nine for Bombers AFL clash

Brisbane's Noah Answerth and Essendon defender Mason Redman are the latest COVID-19 casualties for their AFL game at the Gabba.

AAP · Jul 9, 2022

Cockatoo back as Lions ravaged in AFL

Matt Crouch has forced his way back into Adelaide's line-up through pure weight of numbers, while Brisbane has been forced to make eight changes.

AAP · Jul 8, 2022

Saints aim to build AFL form post-slump

St Kilda rebounded superbly from their three-game slump last week with the big win over Carlton and now they take on Fremantle in another massive clash.

AAP · Jul 8, 2022

Swan Josh Kennedy in line for early return

Sydney star Isaac Heeney has made a swift recover from last week's knee niggle, while Josh Kennedy is closing in on making his AFL return.

AAP · Jul 4, 2022

AFLW's season seven fixture includes traditional opener and double-headers with men's finals

Carlton and Collingwood will kickstart the season at Princes Park, but there are still just 10 rounds despite all 18 clubs joining the competition. AFLW games will also be played before men's finals for the first time.

ABC News · Jul 4, 2022

AFL won't commit to AFLW season extension

Players are eager to see a full-length AFLW fixture but AFL officials are taking a cautious approach to extending the women's season.

AAP · Jul 4, 2022

AFL Round-Up: In a week of tests, Melbourne and Brisbane pass with flying colours while Swans and Blues fall short

All through round 16, teams in contention were faced with forks in roads and tests that could define their seasons. Some answered the bell, while others fell short. We digest the week that was.

ABC News · Jul 3, 2022

Bombers stun wasteful Swans in AFL upset

Essendon have beaten a wasteful Sydney by nine points to strike a blow to the Swans' AFL top-four hopes and ease the pressure on coach Ben Rutten.

AAP · Jul 2, 2022

Collingwood beat Gold Coast by five points to keep pace with top four, Geelong flog North Melbourne

Collingwood stage a late comeback to all but end Gold Coast's finals hopes while keeping their own alive in the race for an unlikely top four berth.

ABC News · Jul 2, 2022

Eagles keen to avoid another Tigers romp

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui will play his first AFL match since round four when he fronts up for Sunday's clash with Richmond at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 2, 2022