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Essendon confirm sixth debutant of 2025 for Dreamtime clash

A Bombers rookie will suit up against the Tigers on Friday night.

Mitch Keating - May 21, 2025

James Hird

Former Essendon champion James Hird’s emphatic explanation regarding AFL coaching return

"It's a little bit concerning that every time there's a story, I'm the one that's focused (on)."

Aidan Cellini - May 21, 2025

Essendon Bombers

Essendon midfielder set for return, forward pushing for Dreamtime clash

"We've got some challenges in the availability space."

Aidan Cellini - May 20, 2025

AFL News

Former Essendon coach responds to bombshell links with old club

"I nearly fell off the couch when I heard it."

Aidan Cellini - May 20, 2025

AFL News

“I make no apologies”: Essendon coach defends Bombers’ approach despite near triple-figure drubbing

“We definitely made this the margin worse.”

Callum Farquhar - May 18, 2025

2025 AFL Finals

FULL TIME: Bulldogs vs Essendon – Round 10, 2025

Zero Hanger - May 17, 2025

AFL News

FINAL TEAMS: Bulldogs vs Essendon – Round 10, 2025

Zero Hanger - May 17, 2025

Archer Day-Wicks

Essendon reward utility, debutant with new deals

Aidan Cellini - May 16, 2025

Culture & Lifestyle

Every AFL club’s 2025 Indigenous Round guernsey

Aidan Cellini - May 13, 2025

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Angus Clarke of the Bombers in action during the Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on January 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Essendon confirm sixth debutant of 2025 for Dreamtime clash

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Ben King of the Suns celebrates kicking a goal during the round three AFL match between Melbourne Demons and Gold Coast Suns at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 29, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Collingwood “all over” key forward sensation

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: James Worpel of the Hawks handballs during the AFL Opening Round match between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks at Sydney Cricket Ground, on March 07, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Hawthorn midfielder “explored” by Victorian rival

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Jordan Dawson of the Crows competes with Miles Bergman of the Power during the round nine AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval, on May 10, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Port Adelaide offer multiple deals to out-of-contract star

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Grass signage is seen during the 2024 AFLW Round 09 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Richmond Tigers at TIO Stadium on October 26, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dreamtime clash returns to Darwin in 2025

Premiership Demon James Harmes to remain away from the club for personal reasons as Goodwin prepares for more selection changes

Retired Demon lands coaching gig

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Every pick, prospect from the 2024 AFLW Draft

Blending past and future helping form Bombers new culture

AFLW: Bombers co-captain ruled out of finals series

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Essendon confirm sixth debutant of 2025 for Dreamtime clash

Former Essendon champion James Hird’s emphatic explanation regarding AFL coaching return

Essendon midfielder set for return, forward pushing for Dreamtime clash

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Bombers coach Brad Scott speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at The Hangar on April 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Essendon laments “mismatched” system as midfielder is forced to wait

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Jayden Laverde of the Bombers warms up during the 2024 AFL Round 20 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium on July 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Essendon coach adamant depth can cover damning injury list

Browne outlines what's required of "model citizen" De Goey to land new deal

Collingwood faces conundrum as stars ruled out, Cats cavalry to return:...

Every AFL club’s 2025 Indigenous Round guernsey

Every AFL club’s 2025 Indigenous Round guernsey

AFL MRO: Essendon Brownlow fancy learns fate for incidental high hit

AFL MRO: Essendon Brownlow fancy learns fate for incidental high hit

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 10: Andrew McGrath of the Bombers and Caiden Cleary of the Swans compete for the ball during the round nine AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on May 10, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

AFL face second gun security scare after Marvel Stadium incident

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Lewis Hayes of the Bombers in action during the 2025 AFL AAMI Community Series match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Essendon coach provides update on debutant as injury crisis worsens

FULL TIME: Essendon vs Sydney – Round 9, 2025

FULL TIME: FULL TIME: Essendon vs Sydney – Round 9, 2025

Cunningham injury sours victory, Bomber forward looking at lengthy ban

FINAL TEAMS: Essendon vs Sydney – Round 9, 2025

Former top 10 draft pick one of two Essendon youngsters to re-sign

Essendon defender, emerging forward to make AFL debut

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Willie Rioli of the Power marks the ball during the round six AFL match between Sydney Swans and Port Adelaide Power at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 20, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

“Not our issue”: Essendon coach comments on new Willie Rioli “threat”...

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Ken Hinkley, Senior Coach of the Power speaks to Willie Rioli of the Power during the round five AFL match between Port Adelaide Power and Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval, on April 13, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFL fuming after learning of newly surfaced Willie Rioli allegations as...

Day of the Underdog: The craziest 24 hours in AFL footy and politics ever

Day of the Underdog: The craziest 24 hours in AFL footy...

"Wasn't a cork": Bomber backman Jordan Ridley back under injury cloud

Mixed news for Essendon as club reveals extent of trio’s injuries

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Mason Redman and Zach Merrett of the Bombers walk from the field following the round two AFL match between Essendon Bombers and Adelaide Crows at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 22, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

AFL MRO: Essendon gun charged for incident on Roo