The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Hawthorn stuns Port Adelaide as Sam Mitchell's young side sends a message with a 64-point win

Hawthorn shock Port Adelaide with a 64-point upset at Adelaide Oval. Meanwhile Brisbane impress against Essendon and Collingwood remain unbeaten. Get the lowdown on a big day of footy.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2022

The AFL, the concussion doctor and the groundbreaking brain study that never appeared

In 2014 the AFL announced a study into brain injuries in players. No report has ever been published and the league is unable to answer questions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

Lions wary after Bombers cop 'blowtorch'

Brisbane travel to Melbourne wary of an Essendon side with much to prove after their first-round AFL flop, according to coach Chris Fagan.

AAP · Mar 25, 2022

From Adelaide to Western Bulldogs: Win or lose, here are the reasons for hope for all 18 AFL sides after round one

Now every AFL team has played four quarters of football, it's time for fans to reassess. But regardless of their results, it's not all bad — Andrew McGarry looks at the hopeful signs for every club.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

Bomber Langford faces long injury lay-off

Essendon's thumping round-one loss to Geelong has been further soured with news Kyle Langford will miss at least two months with a hamstring injury.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

Cats' Cameron cleared of internal damage

Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron has escaped serious internal damage and been able to leave hospital after a tough collision against Essendon.

AAP · Mar 20, 2022

Geelong blow away insipid Bombers in AFL

Geelong have been written off as being too old but the Cats have smashed an Essendon outfit supposedly on the rise by 66 points in their round-one AFL game.

AAP · Mar 19, 2022

Geelong star Cameron taken to hospital

Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has been taken to hospital after suffering a possible broken rib in the Cats' AFL smashing of Essendon.

AAP · Mar 19, 2022

Lance Franklin's wait continues as Sydney beat GWS, Brisbane run away from Port Adelaide, Geelong thump Essendon

Lance Franklin remains four goals short of 1,000 but Luke Parker leads Sydney to a gripping win over GWS. Meanwhile Brisbane storm home to beat Port Adelaide, and the Cats dismantle the Bombers.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2022

Dons take new-look attack into AFL opener

Essendon's round-one match against Geelong will represent a baptism of fire for their new forward line coach Dale Tapping, given the players missing.

AAP · Mar 18, 2022