AFL 2019: ‘A lot of work to be done’ says Bombers prized recruit Dylan Shiel, who’s not buying into club hype
With a big club comes even bigger expectations.
Essendon Bombers
Final VFLW trial open
Essendon Football Club is preparing for its final VFLW trial this year and all footballers and talented athletes aged 18 to 32 are invited.
Goddard not bitter with Bombers
Former Essendon defender Brendon Goddard says he holds no grudges against the Bombers. Goddard was delisted at the end of the 2018 season by the club and chose to retire rather than continue his career at another club. He told The Sporting Capital that he is hoping to revisit The Hangar in the coming...
Essendon fans could see Daniher this pre-season
Joe Daniher's solid training in the last few weeks is raising hopes that the Essendon star will return during the AFL pre-season.
Daniher's progress rolls on
Joe Daniher has increased in his training load over the past fortnight and the club is hopeful he could play some part in the upcoming JLT Community Series.
T-Bell backs ruck depth
Tom Bellchambers has backed the depth of Essendon’s rucking brigade as the league’s talls look to enforce a greater influence on the game in 2019.
Inside job: ex-Giant adds grunt to his game with Bombers
New Bomber Dylan Shiel has been surprised by how much he misses Sydney, the native Victorian admitting to a touch of homesickness.
Daniher delight: Bombers hope spearhead will play in JLT
Teammate says spearhead should play some part in upcoming series
Irishman dons the sash
The VFL Bombers have added fresh speed and enthusiasm to its side with exciting former St Kilda forward Ray Connellan joining the squad.
Ask The Coach – Essendon
NatoPotato88 has been sharing the Twitter Video Series of #AskTheCoach for the last few weeks. Now he brings it to SCT for all to see........Thanks Nato!! First up is John Worsfold from Essendon.......... (Written & Created By NatoPotato88)
AFL great Kevin Sheedy backs his former Essendon captain James Hird to return as a senior coach
AFL great Kevin Sheedy has backed his former Essendon captain James Hird to make a coaching comeback.
Injuries force Essendon rookie to retire at just 22
Luke Lavender has retired from football, effective immediately
SuperCoach Scout: Essendon Bombers
You’d need to go back to the year 2004 to find when the Bombers last won a final, not that Essendon fans need reminding. Devon Smith would have been 10 years old, Kevin Sheedy was still coaching while James Hird was 31 and nearing the end of a decorated career.
Lavender calls time
Bombers rookie Luke Lavender has decided to step away from AFL football.
New Era joins Bombers esports
The Bombers announce New Era as the official apparel partner of their esports team.
Essendon great Tim Watson questions the communication between coach and captain at St Kilda
Essendon great Tim Watson has questioned the communication channels at St Kilda after details of Alan Richardson’s leadership conference at Columbia University were revealed on Sunday.
Get to know: Irving Mosquito
Draft Profile – Essendon
Every couple of days in the lead up to the AFL season, we will be releasing an article profiling a few key players from each team, and why they should or shouldn’t be considered during your drafts. The Bombers welcome a new shiny recruit into the midfield mix in 2019, while praying for the healthy...
VFL: Aylett returns
Former Essendon midfielder Kurt Aylett returns to The Hangar as a new VFL signing.