Scott says Bombers captaincy call lies with Heppell Incumbent Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will stay in the role for a seventh AFL season if he wants to, Bombers coach Brad Scott says. AAP · Feb 10, 2023
Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season. AAP · Feb 2, 2023
Stringer fires in Dons' AFL win over North Jake Stringer has kicked five goals as Essendon made it five wins from their past seven AFL matches with a 48-point victory over North Melbourne. AAP · Jul 31, 2022
Suns' loss costly in AFL finals race Zach Merrett starred and Jake Stringer kicked four goals as Essendon scored a fourth win in five AFL games with a 48-point upset of Gold Coast. AAP · Jul 17, 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
Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon. AAP · Jun 24, 2022
Stringer back as Bombers snap AFL streak St Kilda looked set to overrun Essendon in their AFL clash but Jake Stringer helped steady the Bombers during the third quarter of their 35-point win. AAP · Jun 17, 2022
Star Bomber Parish out of Saints AFL clash Essendon will be without key midfielder Darcy Parish against St Kilda, making an AFL upset an even more difficult task. AAP · Jun 16, 2022
Rutten labels Bombers star Stringer 'poor' Essendon coach Ben Rutten has put the heat on under-performing star Jake Stringer, saying the forward was "poor" in the Bombers' AFL defeat to Carlton. AAP · Jun 10, 2022
Fyfe returns to lead AFL's soaring Dockers Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe will play for the first time this AFL season while Brisbane and St Kilda regain Joe Daniher and Jack Higgins respectively. AAP · Jun 9, 2022
Demons send McDonald for surgery in AFL Melbourne have sent key forward Tom McDonald for foot surgery while Essendon's Jake Stringer could return from a hamstring strain on Friday night. AAP · Jun 7, 2022
Ginnivan shines in Pies' AFL win over Dons Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan combined with Brody Mihocek for nine goals in their side's 11-point win over AFL rivals Essendon on Anzac Day at the MCG. AAP · Apr 25, 2022
Demons stars out of Tigers AFL clash Patrick Cripps and Ollie Wines are among the big AFL names returning in round six but Melbourne will be without Jack Viney and Jake Lever against Richmond. AAP · Apr 21, 2022
AAP · Apr 16, 2022 Coaching normality returns for Freo, Dons Fremantle will be aiming to make it three AFL wins on the trot when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · Apr 13, 2022 Bombers' Stringer still on AFL sidelines Nik Cox and Tom Cutler are set to return for Essendon in the AFL clash with Fremantle but Jake Stringer will miss another week with a hamstring issue.
AAP · Apr 9, 2022 Winless Bombers chase win against Crows Essendon will attempt to break their 2022 AFL duck without coach Ben Rutten and star Jake Stringer against Adelaide at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
AAP · Apr 8, 2022 Stringer injury blow for Bombers in AFL Jake Stringer will miss a second match through injury as struggling Essendon attempt to claim their first win for the AFL season against Adelaide.
AAP · Mar 24, 2022 Stringer returns, Bombers chase redemption Essendon coach Ben Rutten is confident his team can bounce back from their 66-point loss to Geelong last week.
AAP · Mar 17, 2022 Stringer ruled out of Bombers' AFL clash Essendon star Jake Stringer will miss the Bombers' opening round AFL game against Geelong as he continues to be troubled by a persistent groin injury.
AAP · Feb 16, 2022 Bombers stars Stringer and Shiel sidelined Essendon stars Jake Stringer and Dylan Shiel have missed the AFL club's intra-club hit-out on Wednesday morning through injury.