Six moves to watch during the AFL trade period The most significant moves to keep an eye on during this year's AFL trade period, which opens on Monday and runs to October 16. AAP · Oct 6, 2024
Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers. AAP · Aug 7, 2024
Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive Essendon have beaten Fremantle by a point to keep their AFL season alive and strike a blow to the Dockers' top-four hopes. AAP · Aug 4, 2024
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 · Jul 28, 2024
Bombers outlast West Coast to solidify top-four spot Essendon are firmly entrenched in the AFL's top four after grinding out a 30-point win over West Coast, with Jake Stringer booting five goals. AAP · Jun 23, 2024
Ridley, Stringer shine amid Bombers' midfield concens Essendon lost the clearances again as they held off Richmond for a two-goal win, with Jordan Ridley, Zach Merrett and Jake Stringer their best. AAP · May 25, 2024
Bombers hold on to beat Tigers in Dreamtime nail-biter Richmond pushed Essendon, before the Bombers held on in the last quarter for a 12-point win in the Dreamtime At The 'G blockbuster. AAP · May 25, 2024
Bombers fly up to second spot, Kangaroos still winless Essendon have posted a triple-figure score for just the third time this season in a 40-point win over struggling North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium. AAP · May 19, 2024
Giants humiliation all in the past for new-look Bombers The ghosts of last season's huge loss to Greater Western Sydney won't come back to haunt sixth-placed Essendon, Bombers forward Jake Stringer says. AAP · May 10, 2024
Bombers overwhelm Dogs in recovery after Power failure Essendon boast a positive win-loss ledger after kicking 10 of the last 13 goals to run over the top of the Western Bulldogs in a convincing 29-point victory. AAP · Apr 12, 2024
'Outrageous' skipper powers Port to big win over Dons Star midfielders Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis were outstanding in Port Adelaide's commanding 69-point home win over Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Bombers star Stringer steps up late to sink St Kilda Essendon star Jake Stringer has kicked the match-winning goal to pull the Bombers over the line against a tired St Kilda at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Mar 30, 2024
Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Essendon’s total control trumps Richmond’s beautiful chaos in AFL Dreamtime boilover Against a backdrop of complex issues named for a man of multiple talents, Essendon and Richmond’s contrasting styles delivered sweet pandemonium The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2023
AAP · Apr 14, 2023 Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 9, 2023 Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role.
AAP · Mar 30, 2023 Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.
AAP · Mar 24, 2023 Bombers to build Stringer towards AFL return Jake Stringer will play in the VFL rather than face Gold Coast but Essendon are adamant it will hold him in good stead to shine later in the AFL season.
AAP · Mar 22, 2023 Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.
AAP · Mar 15, 2023 It's time to stop shaming Jake Stringer: Shiel Essendon star Jake Stringer's fitness has been put in the spotlight on the back of his recent hamstring injury, but Dylan Shiel thinks the criticism is unfair.
AAP · Mar 13, 2023 Bombers' Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.
AAP · Mar 10, 2023 AFL captains' snub to put fire in Bomber bellies Essendon ruckman Sam Draper expects the Bombers to be driven to prove people wrong after none of the other 17 AFL club captains tipped them to make finals.
AAP · Mar 3, 2023 Davey excites Bombers, uncertainty around Stringer Essendon fans should be excited about father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr, but might have to wait to see explosive veteran Jake Stringer back in AFL action.
AAP · Feb 22, 2023 Bombers star Stringer hamstrung for AFL pre-season Essendon star Jake Stringer looks unlikely to play in their pre-season hit-outs after he suffered hamstring tightness and was put on a modified program.
AAP · Feb 11, 2023 Bombers hoping to unleash pain-free Stringer in AFL Essendon coach Brad Scott says Jake Stringer is free of the groin pain that troubled him last season as he looks to get the most of the inconsistent forward.