The way Essendon lost will be most dispiriting. A defeat the previous week to Hawthorn showed more desperation and system, ...

Ladder position aside, the numbers show that Essendon’s defence stacks up in 2020. The Bombers rank among the league’s best for points against (3rd), opposition scores per inside 50 (3rd ...

This situation showcases how a club's financial flexibility directly impacts player acquisition strategies in the AFL.

Nine’s Eddie McGuire believes Essendon is poised to offer Harley Reid a mouth-watering contract thanks to a war chest of ...

With no AFL experienced players brought into the Bombers through Trade Period, improvement is going to have to come from within the squad and new draftees. The likes of Zach Reid, Archie Roberts ...

Bombers recruit Isaac Kako impressed with a four-goal haul against Geelong.Credit: AFL Photos via Getty Images Kako’s front-and-square goal late in the last quarter gave the Bombers a 10-point ...

Caddy, who made his AFL debut last season, again gave the Bombers a big marking target in attack and Tsatas, their No.5 pick in the 2022 draft, amassed 31 possessions. Essendon kicked six goals to ...

Early AFL premiership favourites Hawthorn have extended ... the Hawks' speed and skill and overwhelmed the Bombers when it mattered in their 17.9 (111) to 12.13 (85) triumph in front of 80,735 ...