A fiasco for the ages at Essendon but meaningful change remains unlikely A full-scale review of the embattled AFL club appears to lack resolve to turn over every stone The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022
Embattled Bombers aim big in AFL review Essendon president Paul Brasher has declared the Bombers can win an AFL premiership within three years as the embattled club embarks on a mid-season review. AAP · May 31, 2022
Essendon president announces AFL review Underperforming AFL club Essendon are undertaking a review of their entire football department after a horror first half of the 2022 season. AAP · May 30, 2022
Hawks swoop on Gilroy before AFLW deadline Irish defender Aileen Gilroy has swapped one set of stripes for another on AFLW expansion signings deadline day, joining Hawthorn from North Melbourne. AAP · May 30, 2022
We're hurting: Essendon coach Rutten Essendon coach Ben Rutten says his AFL club is hurting at being in a lowly 16th spot with just two wins entering their mid-season bye. AAP · May 29, 2022
Port down plucky Essendon in AFL Port Adelaide defeated Essendon by 16 points in Sunday's AFL twilight game at Adelaide Oval. AAP · May 29, 2022
Collingwood holds off fast-finishing Carlton in AFL thriller as Port Adelaide, St Kilda post wins In front of more than 80,000 spectators at a heaving MCG, Collingwood just gets home by four points against Carlton in a pulsating finish, while Port Adelaide and St Kilda also enjoy victories. ABC News · May 29, 2022
Players waiting in the wings to bolster female AFLW coaching ranks Port Adelaide's Lauren Arnell is the first former player to take the reins as an AFLW head coach and she has "no doubt" more will follow in her footsteps as the pool of retired athletes grows. ABC News · May 28, 2022
Port temper AFL expectations around Dixon Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says key forward Charlie Dixon will need time to regain form as he returns for his first AFL game of the season. AAP · May 28, 2022
Carlton lose key AFL midfielder to injury Key Carlton midfielder Matt Kennedy will miss the Blues' AFL clash against Collingwood because of a corked thigh. AAP · May 27, 2022
Bombers mixing things up to turn AFL tide A week after bringing out the mouthguards, Essendon have turned on the sprinklers at training as they attempt to turn around their AFL season. AAP · May 27, 2022
Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey, Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith and Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker are big names unavailable for round 11 of the AFL season. AAP · May 26, 2022
Lynch targets Tigers return after AFL bye Richmond duo Tom Lynch (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (hip) are sidelined this week but the AFL bye in round 12 will give them extra time to recover. AAP · May 23, 2022
AFL Round-Up: Melbourne's month of tests arrive, Richmond have that 2019 feeling After 10 weeks of action the 2022 season has reached somewhat of a fork in the road, and some flag-chasing teams are about to face their biggest tests yet.. We digest the week that was. ABC News · May 22, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022 We live in a modern-day AFL era but hardmen history still haunts Bombers When you’re a big, polarising club and nothing’s going right, it can feel like the footy world’s closing in on you
AAP · May 22, 2022 Bomber Redman cops one-match AFL ban Essendon defender Mason Redman has been offered a one-match AFL ban for a strike to the throat that left Richmond's Dion Prestia with a hoarse voice.
AAP · May 22, 2022 Richmond's Indigenous stars light up AFL In the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, it was only fitting that Richmond's Indigenous players made significant contributions to their team's Dreamtime success.
AAP · May 21, 2022 Hot Tigers lose Lambert, Lynch to injuries Richmond have won four-straight AFL matches to surge into the top-eight but will be without Kane Lambert and Tom Lynch against Sydney in round 11.
AAP · May 21, 2022 Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.
AAP · May 20, 2022 Mark McVeigh to put a new spin on Giants Interim GWS coach Mark McVeigh is not focusing on his full-time prospects at the AFL club as the Giants begin life without Leon Cameron.
AAP · May 20, 2022 Tigers bracing for fired-up Bombers in AFL Essendon have had their hardness and commitment questioned after another dire performance and Richmond are bracing for a fired-up Bombers.
The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022 These are strange times to follow Essendon but new AFLW team can buoy fans As their AFL men’s side slumps, long-suffering Bombers fans are finding hope in the women’s debut in August
AAP · May 19, 2022 Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football.
ABC News · May 19, 2022 Essendon's Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces retirement from AFL Bombers forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announces his immediate retirement from the AFL after 126 games for Essendon.
AAP · May 19, 2022 Besieged Bombers shun AFL selection axe Devon Smith is the only inclusion for Essendon's AFL clash with Richmond, while Collingwood will welcome back some big names in round 10.