Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond. AAP · May 22
Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match. AAP · Mar 30
I won't guilt them into staying, says Essendon coach Essendon's injury woes have reached crisis point, and coach Brad Scott says it's understandable some of his sidelined players are in a dark mental place. AAP · Jul 9, 2025
Reid surgery headlines Bombers' ongoing injury crisis Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon. AAP · Jul 7, 2025
Cats' call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
'Huge steps' despite Bombers' Gabba near miss Essendon came from 32 points behind to briefly lead Brisbane at the Gabba, before the hosts kicked away for a tense 18-point triumph. AAP · May 29, 2025
Bombers to regain midfielder Caldwell for Swans clash Jye Caldwell will return for Essendon against Sydney, who could welcome Taylor Adams back to their midfield. AAP · May 6, 2025
Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG. AAP · Mar 14, 2025
Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Players want AFL to abolish sub amid concussion debate The AFLPA say abolishing the sub would help doctors assess concussions while the league gave Carlton a warning for their handling of Harry McKay's head knock. AAP · Jul 25, 2024
Bombers' Scott wants sub abolished to help doctors Essendon coach Brad Scott believes abolishing the sub will help doctors and clubs better deal with head injury assessments during a game. AAP · Jul 24, 2024
Crows' Keays cleared of tackle after 'confusing week' Adelaide forward Ben Keays has been found to have showed a "duty of care" in a tackle that forced Essendon's Jye Caldwell off the field for a concussion test. AAP · Jul 19, 2024
Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG. AAP · Jul 5, 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
AAP · Mar 11, 2024 'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success.
AAP · Jul 1, 2023 Houston after-the-siren goal seals thrilling Port win Port Adelaide's Dan Houston has kicked one of the greatest after-the-siren goals in VFL/AFL history to seal a four-point win over Essendon at the MCG.
AAP · Apr 1, 2023 St Kilda down Essendon to cap off 150th anniversary St Kilda have resisted a strong Essendon fightback to post an 18-point win and celebrate their 150th anniversary in the best possible way.
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 3, 2023 Saints lose Windhager in AFL practice win over Essendon Promising youngster Marcus Windhager lasted just a few minutes before breaking his right hand in St Kilda's 35-point AFL practice match win over Essendon.
AAP · Sep 26, 2022 GWS want longer deals for early AFL picks GWS are disappointed second-year midfielder Tanner Bruhn is set to request an AFL trade to Geelong and want early draftees to have longer initial contracts.
AAP · Jul 10, 2022 Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL Essendon have secured a 10-point upset AFL win over a Brisbane team missing several regulars due to a combination of injury and illness at the Gabba.
AAP · May 14, 2022 Rutten turns heat on senior Bombers Coach Ben Rutten has called on Essendon's senior players to lift after Sydney hammered his team by 58 points.
AAP · Apr 10, 2022 Bombers hold off Crows for first AFL win Essendon have breathed life into their stuttering AFL season by holding on against a surging Adelaide to claim their first win of the year by four points.