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Bombers set to finally get their MCG wish

The Bombers are set to play an extra home game at the MCG next year

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MATCH REVIEW: Top Bomber cops fine for umpire contact

The Match Review findings from Friday night's round 15 game between Fremantle and Essendon are in

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Match Replay: Fremantle v Essendon

The Dockers and Bombers clash in round 15 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Fremantle v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Dockers and Bombers clash in round 15 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Longmuir embraces Bolton's 'edge', Bombers see 'a lot to like' in debutant

Justin Longmuir says he is pleased with recruit Shai Bolton's approach to the game

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Full post-match, R15: 'From what I saw tonight, it won't be his last game of AFL footy'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 15’s match against Fremantle

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Highlights: Fremantle v Essendon

The Dockers and Bombers clash in round 15 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Celebration of the year? Voss goes off after stunner

Patrick Voss delivers one of the most passionate celebrations of the season after scoring a pearler in the final term

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Brayshaw’s banger brings plenty of noise

Andy Brayshaw gets the Freo faithful roaring with a sensational move and finish as the Dockers pull away

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Dockers dig deep to shake off Bombers with second-half surge

Fremantle shook off a plucky Essendon to record a 41-point win

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Dons debutant dazed after laying huge tackle

Bombers first-gamer Vigo Visentini pulls up worse for wear after executing a superb tackle on Matthew Johnson

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‘Gymnastics at its best’: Caddy climbs over the top

Nate Caddy creates more excitement with this eye-catching speccy in the second term

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Shai stirs the pot as fireworks erupt

Shai Bolton gets under the Bombers’ skin to trigger a couple of heated scuffles

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Serong way to the top: Star Docker dazzles

Caleb Serong lights up Optus Stadium with a stunning goal, threading the needle tight along the boundary

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Jackson in action: Gun ruckman running riot

Luke Jackson continues his outstanding start to the game with a brilliant goal to open the second quarter

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Caddy on course early with double delivery

Nate Caddy helps set up a pair of goals to get the Bombers off to a strong start

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TEAMS: Freo ruck to miss Bombers clash, midfielder recalled

The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Fremantle and Essendon

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Baby Bombers closing in on Fitzroy's historic mark

The Bombers are unveiling an 11th debutant this season as they approach a slice of history

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Bombers hope for silver lining from injury crisis as 11th debutant confirmed

The Bombers have confirmed they will unveil an 11th debutant of the season when they take on the Dockers

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2:07:36

Match Replay: Essendon v Geelong

The Bombers and Cats clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini Match: Essendon v Geelong

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Cats clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'There's a big gap': Brad Scott concedes Bombers far from best

Saturday night drubbing showed difference between Essendon and Geelong, Says Dons coach

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Scott post-match, R14: 'There's a big gap between where Geelong are and where we are'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 14’s match against Geelong

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Highlights: Essendon v Geelong

The Bombers and Cats clash in round 14 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dempsey's checkside adds more icing on the cake

Ollie Dempsey squeezes home a ridiculous goal from the boundary while standing still and celebrates with his teammates

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Cats cruise past young Bombers in MCG mauling

Bailey Smith and Jeremy Cameron lead Geelong to a 95-point thrashing of Essendon on Saturday

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Young gun slots one on the run

Lawson Humphries kicks a massive goal from outside 50 on the burst and celebrates in style

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Jezza and Danger link up in sizzling play

Jeremy Cameron snaps a beauty on the left but it was all thanks to a clean pickup and handball from Patrick Dangerfield

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Cats turn chaos into Mannagh magic

Shaun Mannagh dribbles an easy major after a great centre clearance and assist from Tyson Stengle

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Gresham curls home a beauty to get Dons rolling

Jade Gresham slots a superb goal from a tight angle thanks to a handy assist from debutant Archer May

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Dons find where there's a Will, there's a way to stop stars

Will Setterfield has taken to the role of tagger with aplomb, making life difficult for opposition ballwinners

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Bombers to field ninth and 10th new faces in 51-year first

Essendon confirms another two debutants for Saturday's game against Geelong

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Reid all about it: Breakout Bomber set to put pen to paper on new deal

Zach Reid is one of Essendon's most improved players after years of injury frustration

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MATCH REVIEW: Bomber learns fate for bump on Blue

The Match Review findings from Sunday's round 13 games are in

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2:10:08

Match Replay: Carlton v Essendon

The Blues and Bombers clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Carlton v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Blues and Bombers clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Voss labels Durham bump 'black and white' as Bombers await MRO verdict

Bombers midfielder Sam Durham is facing a ban for his high bump on Blue Adam Cerra

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Scott post-match, R13: 'We encourage them to go low in the contest'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 13’s match against Carlton

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Voss post-match, R13: 'You just can't do that anymore'

Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 13’s match against Essendon

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Highlights: Carlton v Essendon

The Blues and Bombers clash in round 13 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Blues answer Bombers' brave challenge to give season life

The Blues have overcome the Bombers in a thriller at the MCG

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Boundary-riding Acres owns major moment

Blake Acres laps up a clutch goal with Blues fans sitting in the front row

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Bombers pull out party tricks for King's Birthday Eve clash

Nate Caddy delivers a through ball onto the chest of Jade Gresham who goals to keep their side in the hunt

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Wright stands tall with double strike

Peter Wright lands two big blows to lead the Essendon fightback during the third term

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Debutant Lual fulfills boyhood dream to light up ‘G

Luamon Lual joins the first-touch, first-goal club to open the Bombers’ scoring account, drawing a huge reaction both fans and his family

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'Woof': Blues' running man off the leash early

Adam Saad makes the Bombers pay with a trademark dash through the corridor

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Bombers give ruck 'as much time as he needs' as contract call looms

Unrestricted free agent Sam Draper is in demand this off-season

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Bombers midfielder 'itching' to make return against Blues

Darcy Parish is fit again and the Bombers midfielder is desperate to make his AFL return

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Bombers spearhead's advice for goalsneak amid dry spell

Highly-rated Essendon small forward Isaac Kako has gone without a goal for three games, but teammate Peter Wright is confident that will soon change

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'I thought I was good enough': Third time lucky for newest Bomber

After being delisted by Collingwood and overlooked by Carlton during the SSP, Liam McMahon gets his chance at Essendon

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Match Replay: Brisbane v Essendon

The Lions and Bombers clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Brisbane v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Lions and Bombers clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'He’s a silent assassin': Lions laud not-so secret weapon

Is this the year Hugh McCluggage breaks his All-Australian drought? Coach Chris Fagan certainly hopes so

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Fagan post-match, R12: 'He’s forever trying to improve'

Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 12’s match against Essendon

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Scott post-match, R12: 'I don’t think necessarily we let it slip'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round 12’s match against Brisbane

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08:08

Highlights: Brisbane v Essendon

The Lions and Bombers clash in round 12 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Lions escape with a win after late Bombers scare

Essendon fought hard, but Brisbane put the foot down when it mattered to win by 18 points on Thursday night

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Noah’s knockout blow ends the show

Brisbane wills itself over the line as Noah Answerth seals it with a terrific goal on the run

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Dunkley’s desperation sets up Kai on the fly

Josh Dunkley digs deep with a crucial spoil that ends in the hands of Kai Lohmann for a huge goal on the burst

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Caddy’s crazy over-the-head goal stuns Gabba

Jade Gresham and Nate Caddy get crafty to conjure this absolutely ridiculous major

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Caddy and Caldwell click into gear after break

Nate Caddy and Jye Caldwell come out firing after half-time to ignite the Bombers

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Wilmot will not be denied a roaring finish

Darcy Wilmot bursts clear and hammers home a ripper before celebrating in style

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Martin’s early magic picks up where he left off

Fresh off a best-on-ground performance last week, Nic Martin musters his side’s first with a stunning effort from a tight angle

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TEAMS: Youngster back as Dons make three changes, key Lion out again

The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between Brisbane and Essendon

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The impressive record that should give injury-hit Bombers hope

The Bombers have fared well at the AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft since its re-introduction

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The move that inspired Bomber's breakthrough campaign

Archie Roberts has cemented his place in the Essendon side, and he tells AFL.com.au's Sarah Black how he was set up for his rise

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Young Bomber gets chance as Essendon's seventh debutant of the year

Zak Johnson will make his AFL debut for the Bombers against the Lions

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Breakout Bomber earns Rising Star nod after three-goal bonanza

Angus Clarke is the Telstra AFL Rising Star nominee for round 11

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Scans confirm strains for key Bombers pair

Scans have revealed the extent of Kyle Langford and Zach Reid's injuries

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MATCH REVIEW: Bomber, Tiger fined for Dreamtime scuffle

The match review findings from Friday night's match between Essendon and Richmond are in

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Match Replay: Essendon v Richmond

The Bombers and Tigers clash in round 11 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Essendon v Richmond

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Tigers clash in round 11 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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2025 Dreamtime at the 'G - Yiooken Trophy Results

The AFL advises that Nic Martin (Essendon) has won the 2025 Yiooken Trophy for being judged best on ground in Friday night's Dreamtime at the 'G match between Essendon and Richmond

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Bombers, Tigers sweat on scans for key players after Dreamtime

Friday night's Dreamtime at the G clash has left both Essendon and Richmond awaiting scan results for key players

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Martin masterclass crowned with Yiooken Award

Nic Martin delivers a brilliant all-round display to amass 35 disposals and two goals

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Clarke creates all the spark in debut to remember

Bombers first-gamer Angus Clarke bursts onto the AFL scene with three goals in a stunning performance

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Highlights: Essendon v Richmond

The Bombers and Tigers clash in round 11 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Injury concerns sour Dons' Dreamtime win over young Tigers

Essendon's win over Richmond has come at a cost, with several players ending the game on the bench

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Built by Trainor, finished by Lalor

Luke Trainor dishes off a clever handball to Sam Lalor who finishes with class

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Hugo’s huge goal brings Tigers to life

Richmond raises the volume around the ground as Hugo Ralphsmith bursts forward and lands a monster effort

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In the Nic of time: Martin's volley saves the play

Nic Martin pulls off a stunning mid-air effort and adds flair with a slick celebration to match

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Clarke makes his mark with special debut goal

Angus Clarke wastes no time making an impact, taking a strong grab and converting truly to earn his first AFL major

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‘Even he can’t believe it’: Taranto’s insane GOTY contender

Tim Taranto is left stunned by his own brilliance after somehow squeezing through this ridiculous finish, putting his hand up for Goal of the Year

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Stirring Dreamtime spectacle sets tone at ‘G

The Dreamtime at the ‘G clash between Essendon and Richmond kicks off in style with a powerful pre-game ceremony

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TEAMS: Tiger out, Blues make FIVE changes, young Hawk axed

The teams are in for round 11's Saturday games plus Sunday squads

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Concern for young Bomber as concussion symptoms return

Nik Cox faces an uncertain future as he deals with concussion symptoms

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Footy Feed

Embracing Baz fireworks, Dons’ meeting of the minds, emotional Trac

Footy Feed: Nat Edwards and Sarah Olle with the latest news

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Bombers keep Dreamtime record intact as forward returns

Jade Gresham's return from injury ensures Essendon has fielded at least one Indigenous player in each of the 21 Dreamtime at the 'G clashes with Richmond

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Meeting of the minds: Bombers legends catch up with Merrett

Essendon's past five full-time captains caught up in Melbourne on Wednesday

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First-year defender to become sixth Bombers debutant of 2025

Angus Clarke will make his AFL debut in the Bombers' Dreamtime at the 'G clash against the Tigers

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Meeting of the minds: Dons champions’ captaincy catch-up

Essendon champions Matthew Lloyd, James Hird, Jobe Watson and Dyson Heppell meet with current skipper Zach Merrett

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'Need to focus on my job': Scott not fazed by coaching speculation

Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club

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Match Replay: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Beveridge confirms forward to miss year, Scott says loss 'a good lesson'

Rare knee issue to keep Cody Weightman out through this season, Bombers had no answer for Dale

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Scott post-match, R10: 'Equally, as good as they were, we were poor'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round ten’s match against Western Bulldogs

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Beveridge post-match, R10: 'His instincts, his game sense is as good as anyone'

Watch Western Bulldogs’s press conference after round ten’s match against Essendon

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Highlights: Western Bulldogs v Essendon

The Bulldogs and Bombers clash in round 10 of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dale smashes club record as Dogs dismantle Bombers

It was one-way traffic all night as the Western Bulldogs thrashed Essendon by 91 points

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Bombers set to finally get their MCG wish

MATCH REVIEW: Top Bomber cops fine for umpire contact

Match Replay: Fremantle v Essendon

Mini-Match: Fremantle v Essendon

Longmuir embraces Bolton's 'edge', Bombers see 'a lot to like' in debutant

Full post-match, R15: 'From what I saw tonight, it won't be his last game of AFL footy'

Highlights: Fremantle v Essendon

Celebration of the year? Voss goes off after stunner

Brayshaw’s banger brings plenty of noise

Dockers dig deep to shake off Bombers with second-half surge

Dons debutant dazed after laying huge tackle

‘Gymnastics at its best’: Caddy climbs over the top

Shai stirs the pot as fireworks erupt

Serong way to the top: Star Docker dazzles

Jackson in action: Gun ruckman running riot

Caddy on course early with double delivery

TEAMS: Freo ruck to miss Bombers clash, midfielder recalled

Baby Bombers closing in on Fitzroy's historic mark

Bombers hope for silver lining from injury crisis as 11th debutant confirmed

Match Replay: Essendon v Geelong

Mini Match: Essendon v Geelong

'There's a big gap': Brad Scott concedes Bombers far from best

Scott post-match, R14: 'There's a big gap between where Geelong are and where we are'

Highlights: Essendon v Geelong

Dempsey's checkside adds more icing on the cake

Cats cruise past young Bombers in MCG mauling

Young gun slots one on the run

Jezza and Danger link up in sizzling play

Cats turn chaos into Mannagh magic

Gresham curls home a beauty to get Dons rolling

Dons find where there's a Will, there's a way to stop stars

Bombers to field ninth and 10th new faces in 51-year first

Reid all about it: Breakout Bomber set to put pen to paper on new deal

MATCH REVIEW: Bomber learns fate for bump on Blue

Match Replay: Carlton v Essendon

Mini-Match: Carlton v Essendon

Voss labels Durham bump 'black and white' as Bombers await MRO verdict

Scott post-match, R13: 'We encourage them to go low in the contest'

Voss post-match, R13: 'You just can't do that anymore'

Highlights: Carlton v Essendon

Blues answer Bombers' brave challenge to give season life

Boundary-riding Acres owns major moment

Bombers pull out party tricks for King's Birthday Eve clash

Wright stands tall with double strike

Debutant Lual fulfills boyhood dream to light up ‘G

'Woof': Blues' running man off the leash early

Bombers give ruck 'as much time as he needs' as contract call looms

Bombers midfielder 'itching' to make return against Blues

Bombers spearhead's advice for goalsneak amid dry spell

'I thought I was good enough': Third time lucky for newest Bomber

Match Replay: Brisbane v Essendon

Mini-Match: Brisbane v Essendon

'He’s a silent assassin': Lions laud not-so secret weapon

Fagan post-match, R12: 'He’s forever trying to improve'

Scott post-match, R12: 'I don’t think necessarily we let it slip'

Highlights: Brisbane v Essendon

Lions escape with a win after late Bombers scare

Noah’s knockout blow ends the show

Dunkley’s desperation sets up Kai on the fly

Caddy’s crazy over-the-head goal stuns Gabba

Caddy and Caldwell click into gear after break

Wilmot will not be denied a roaring finish

Martin’s early magic picks up where he left off

TEAMS: Youngster back as Dons make three changes, key Lion out again

The impressive record that should give injury-hit Bombers hope

The move that inspired Bomber's breakthrough campaign

Young Bomber gets chance as Essendon's seventh debutant of the year

Breakout Bomber earns Rising Star nod after three-goal bonanza

Scans confirm strains for key Bombers pair

MATCH REVIEW: Bomber, Tiger fined for Dreamtime scuffle

Match Replay: Essendon v Richmond

Mini-Match: Essendon v Richmond

2025 Dreamtime at the 'G - Yiooken Trophy Results

Bombers, Tigers sweat on scans for key players after Dreamtime

Martin masterclass crowned with Yiooken Award

Clarke creates all the spark in debut to remember

Highlights: Essendon v Richmond

Injury concerns sour Dons' Dreamtime win over young Tigers

Built by Trainor, finished by Lalor