The Latest Breaking News from Essendon

Artemis finally has AFL lift off in mid-season draft

The AFL mid-season draft meant new homes for 18 players, with Collingwood picking up the only two players aged over 23.

AAP · May 26

AFL:Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers

Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as the Bombers do not rule out the return of James Hird.

AAP · May 26

AFL:Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

AAP · May 26

AFL:Turbulent Bombers pull the pin, sack embattled coach

Essendon have sacked AFL coach Brad Scott with the experienced mentor paying the price for their horror AFL season.

AAP · May 25

Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers

Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as James Hird confirms he is interested in returning.

AAP · May 25

Demons great calls on PM in rallying cry for Daniher

Garry Lyon has called on all AFL fans - all the way to the nation's top office - to throw their support behind FightMND after Neale Daniher died aged 65.

AAP · May 25

Neale Daniher, AFL Legend & Australian Of The Year Winner, Dies Aged 65: ‘A Fighter’

“His determination was unmatched — choosing every day to find opportunity where others might see only challenge."

Pedestrian.tv · May 25

Daniher spirit lives on, Neale loses battle with beast

Former AFL player and MND stalwart Neale Danhier has lost his battle with the disease he called The Beast, but his legacy will live on thanks to FightMND.

AAP · May 25

Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’

Neale Daniher, the 2025 Australian of the Year who became the face of Australia’s battle against motor neurone disease (MND), has died aged 65.

The Conversation · May 25

AFL:Lizard-like Artemis looms as top AFL mid-season pick

Essendon appear set to select a dashing defender likened to Nick Blakey and Lachie Whitfield with the first pick at the AFL mid-season draft.

AAP · May 25