Bombers set for boost from in-demand assistant
The former Brisbane and Collingwood deputy was reportedly being chased by a series of suitors.
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An unexpected journey: Essendon Bombers season review
Welcome to the review you’ve all been eagerly awaiting: me having a crack at my beloved Bombers. I’m outspoken when it comes to my football team – everything is on the edge for me, and I am not going to apologise for that. So, biased though I may be, we are going to try and review in depth the...
Essendon bolster footy department in coaching merry-go-round
Dale Tapping will join the Bombers after speaking to several clubs upon his return from the Brisbane Lions
Essendon great’s assessment of reported defensive recruit
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd says defender Jake Kelly can play a support role for the Bombers in 2022, but doubts whether he’ll hold down a regular spot. AFL Media’s Mitch Cleary recently reported that Kelly is set to join Essendon as an unrestricted free agent after playing 110 games across eight years...
Bombers star re-signs; Saints lure Pies coach
Essendon star Jordan Ridley has re-signed with the club until the end of 2026.
Essendon defender signs contract extension
Despite signing on the dotted line last year, the promising backman has re-signed once again.
Bombers midfielder joins rare air with third gong
The 25-year-old has continued to add to his red and black legacy.
“Firmly at the top”: Merrett claims third Essendon best and fairest
Zach Merrett picked up his third Crichton Medal as Essendon’s best and fairest on Tuesday night. The joint vice-captain and prolific midfielder polled 420 votes to finish well clear ahead of Darcy Parish (339) and Will Snelling (315). Jordan Ridley (309) and Jake Stringer (286) made up the top five....
AFL Trade News: Essendon encouraged to chase former Saint
Would a move to the Hangar pay off for both parties?
The Essendon email ex-Crow can use as hope for unlucky Cats youngsters
Josh Jenkins has developed a new passion for coaching made possible by the empathy he feels for some of his unlucky younger ex-Geelong teammates. The 32-year-old called time on his career last week after spending two seasons with the Cats following one year on Essendon’s rookie list and 147 matches...
Should Essendon swoop on ex-Saint?
Brownlow Medallist Gerard Healy has urged Essendon to consider recruiting midfielder Luke Dunstan. The 26-year-old parted ways with St Kilda after playing 116 games across eight seasons at Moorabbin. Dunstan told Sportsday on Monday night that he needed a fresh start at a new club. “We had the exit...
‘I feel like I am’: Watson believes he deserved stripped Brownlow as tell-all on Essendon ‘war’ looms
Essendon great Jobe Watson believes he remains the rightful winner of the 2012 Brownlow Medal, which he forfeited amid fallout from the club’s infamous supplements saga.
Essendon unveils special edition 150-year logo, announce landmark documentary
Essendon have unveiled a special edition logo in commemoration of its 150th year.
Brutal fall-out: How Dons saga tore men’s careers apart
Essendon figures have lifted the lid on the devastating toll of the supplements scandal, saying it “destroyed” relationships and crippled careers.
Essendon reveal new logo for 2022
The Bombers will commemorate 150 years as a football club next year.
‘We’ve got a special bond’: Hibberd playing for the Essendon 34 - and his brother
In the expected event that he holds his place in the Demons side, Michael Hibberd says he will be representing a host of former teammates: the Essendon 34.
List analysis: The nine Bombers powering 2022 finals tilt
Essendon will be bolstered by two lockdown defenders who will tighten the backline and allow gamebreakers Jordan Ridley and Nick Hind to be unleashed as rebounding weapons.
Former Bomber hints at AFL return
Could the dashing defender make a comeback?
What Worsfold wants to see at Carlton
John Worsfold has outlined what he wants to see from Carlton as the club’s search for a new coach continues. Worsfold acted as a coaching consultant for David Teague during the 2021 season, taking on the role from afar having moved back to Perth after his time at Essendon finished in 2020. Following...
Essendon cuts exciting young forward
Irving Mosquito, Ned Cahill and Lachie Johnson have all been delisted by the Essendon Bombers.