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MATCH REVIEW: Bombers skipper, Crows defender learn fates

The match review for Saturday's round nine matches is in

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Scans confirm worst fears for Bombers debutant

Lewis Hayes will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury

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2:36:02

Match Replay: Essendon v Sydney

The Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:21

Mini Match: Essendon v Sydney

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Updated

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'It's just devastating': Bombers fear worst for debutant, Swan passes HIA

Brad Scott is "almost certain" Lewis Hayes has ruptured his ACL, making him the fourth season-ending injury endured by the club this season

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09:09

Scott post-match, R9: 'We need to scour the country and identify the best players'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round nine’s match against Sydney

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08:11

Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

The Bombers and Swans clash in round nine of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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05:53

Cox post-match, R9: 'That disciplinary stuff, we need to address'

Watch Sydney’s press conference after round nine’s match against Essendon

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Lizard left woozy after Merrett’s high contact

Nick Blakey leaves the field with a HIA concern after being collected high by Zach Merrett

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Fast-starting Bombers scrape home despite late Swans scare

Essendon manages to keep a fast-finishing Sydney at bay to record an eight-point win

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match report
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Debutant Bomber goes down in cruel scenes

First-gamer Lewis Hayes is taken off the field after landing awkwardly in this marking contest

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00:47

Redman flushes the footy with ease

Mason Redman lets loose from outside 50 after a brilliant tap from Todd Goldstein

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00:48

Day-Wicks' first goal a moment to remember

Bombers coach Brad Scott is elated after debutant Archer Day-Wicks nails his first AFL goal

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00:56

Heeney's hands deliver easy major for Grundy

Brodie Grundy pops up for a rare goal after a big effort and a great handball from Isaac Heeney

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01:12

Ecstatic El-Hawli slots his first in dramatic fashion

Saad El-Hawli kicks his first AFL goal after some erratic blunders from Chad Warner

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Old Gold: Why success looks very different for selfless Bomber

Initially viewed as a mentor and unofficial coach for Essendon's promising trio of rucks, injury has seen Todd Goldstein thrust back into the spotlight

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TEAMS: Key Demon out, Bulldog injured, FIVE changes for Port

The teams are in for round nine's Friday and Saturday matches, and Sunday's teams

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Bombers name two debutants to face Swans

Essendon's Lewis Hayes and Archer Day-Wicks have received the call up to play their first games

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Updated

Updated

Big Bomber avoids surgery, gun defender to miss weeks

News on Harry Jones' ankle was better than expected, though Essendon still left limping after close win

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MATCH REVIEW: Bombers defender cops fine for rough conduct

The match review findings from Thursday night's match between Essendon and North Melbourne are in

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2:01:58

Match Replay: Essendon v North Melbourne

The Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:12

Mini-Match: Essendon v North Melbourne

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'It doesn't make sense': Clarko unleashes in wake of Roo’s lengthy ban

Alastair Clarkson says the match review model should be reviewed immediately, not at the end of the season

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12:56

Scott post-match, R8: 'He reminds me so much of Nathan Buckley in his will to win'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round eight’s match against North Melbourne

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08:53

Clarkson post-match, R8: 'It's a shame that that part of our game is getting questioned'

Watch North Melbourne’s press conference after round eight’s match against Essendon

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02:13

Captain Merrett muscles his Dons home

Bombers skipper Zach Merrett lifts his side with some elite ball use and relentless drive in a 35-disposal masterclass

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08:13

Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne

The Bombers and Kangaroos clash in round eight of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Injury-hit Bombers scrape home against surging Roos

Essendon secures a three-point win over the fast-finishing North Melbourne

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match report
02:58

Last two mins: Bombers hold off gallant Roos surge

The thrilling final moments between Essendon and North Melbourne in round eight

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00:34

Kako cracks in with crafty curler at right time

Isaac Kako conjures a timely goal for the Bombers with some class around the sticks

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00:45

Zurhaar zigs, zags and snags absolute stunner

Cam Zurhaar breaks through a tackle, bursts forward and dribbles home a ripper as the Roos continue to press

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00:50

Luckless Bomber subbed after hamstring injury

Essendon loses Jordan Ridley right before the main break as the injury-riddled defender appears to hurt his hamstring while being tackled

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00:39

Skipper’s ripper: Simpkin’s sizzling finish

Kangaroos captain Jy Simpkin nails a beauty from long range to fire up his troops

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00:56

Perkins pops up for pair as Bombers burst early

Archie Perkins gets Essendon off to a fast start with a couple of strong marks and finishes

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01:59

Young Bomber starting to shine after injury woes

We preview Thursday night's clash between Essendon and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium

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TEAMS: Bombers veteran out, Roos make three changes

The teams are in for the Bombers' clash against the Kangaroos

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Opinion

Opinion

Respect, rivalry, remembrance: A first-timer reflects on Anzac Day footy

A newcomer to Australian football, Jainarayan Tiwari, shares his experience of one of the most significant days on the football calendar

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Bombers veteran still in top shape after 'outstanding' return

Veteran ruck Todd Goldstein is "in as good a shape as anyone", Bombers coach Brad Scott says

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2:10:22

Match Replay: Collingwood v Essendon

The Magpies and Bombers clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:12

Mini-Match: Collingwood v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Magpies and Bombers clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Scott left 'helpless', Pies take the keys after communication crash

A communication breakdown impacted the Magpies and Bombers during the Anzac Day clash

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11:34

Scott post-match, R7: 'That's as helpless as I've felt in a quarter'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round seven’s match against Collingwood

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10:04

McRae post-match, R7: 'We give them the keys, they drive the car really well'

Watch Collingwood’s press conference after round seven’s match against Essendon

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08:12

Highlights: Collingwood v Essendon

The Magpies and Bombers clash in round seven of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Pies see off Bombers' challenge for sixth straight win

The Magpies have battled past the Bombers to continue their flying start to the season

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match report
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Concerns for McStay after heavy collision

Collingwood forward Dan McStay leaves the field under a big injury cloud after getting tangled up in a packed contest

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00:38

Bobby takes a bow after ridiculous boundary goal

After a quiet first half, Bobby Hill finally comes to life with an outrageous major from the tightest of angles

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00:42

Maynard sneaks by unnoticed and releases rocket

Brayden Maynard receives the handball from Ned Long and unleashes a smooth effort from distance

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00:51

Durham goes wild after Merrett’s big tackle on Nick

Sam Durham celebrates in style after scoring his second consecutive goal, following Zach Merrett’s team-lifting tackle on Nick Daicos

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00:39

Perryman bursts onto scene for Magpie moment

Childhood Collingwood fan Harry Perryman earns a special goal on Anzac Day after surging inside 50

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00:41

You can’t script this: Captain Daicos delivers dream start

Stand-in Collingwood skipper Nick Daicos lights up the MCG early, slotting a sensational opening goal from right on the 50

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03:05

The ‘G stands still as the Last Post rings

Lest We Forget

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'Giddy up, Essendon fans': Son of a gun set to give Bombers draft win

Essendon looks set to secure an absolute gun in the 'most compromised draft ever'

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'Not just a footy game': W stars' childhood Anzac Day memories

Bri Davey and Sophie Alexander recall their trips with family to footy's biggest day

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30 years of Anzac Day: How the Bombers-Magpies tradition was born

Friday's game marks the 30th anniversary of the inaugural clash between Essendon and Collingwood on Anzac Day

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WATCH: Bombers defender cops ban for headbutting

Jayden Laverde has copped a ban for headbutting Port Melbourne's Jimmy Miller in the VFL

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Goldy locks Anzac Day spot as Dons' ruck woes grow

Brad Scott confirms veteran is ready to fill gap left by season-ending injuries to Nick Bryan and Sam Draper

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Scans confirm worst fears for Bombers ruck Draper

Scans have confirmed an Achilles rupture for Sam Draper

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Analysis

Analysis

Tall call: What Draper's injury means for Bombers, and his future

What Sam Draper's injury means for the unrestricted free agent's future is where the Bombers' minds will also be, writes Cal Twomey

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2:03:42

Match Replay: West Coast v Essendon

The Eagles and Bombers clash in round six of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:09

Mini-Match: West Coast v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Eagles and Bombers clash in round six of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Draper's Achilles injury confirmed, winger sent to hospital

Essendon has been left counting the cost of its two-point win over West Coast, with Sam Draper suffering an Achilles injury and Xavier Duursma sent to hospital for scans

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02:06

Wright in the nick of time with six-goal haul

Peter Wright produces a sensational effort in his return match with six goals to help edge the Bombers over the line

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08:12

Highlights: Key forwards fire as Bombers down Eagles in thriller

The Eagles and Bombers clash in round six of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Dons fight back then survive late scare against Eagles

Essendon has fought back to defeat West Coast by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium

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Last two mins: Dons survive late Eagles surge

The thrilling final moments between West Coast and Essendon in round six

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01:14

Distressed Draper goes down after final-term gamble

Essendon's call to roll the dice on Sam Draper proves costly, with the big man emotional after sustaining a suspected lower leg injury

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00:47

Perkins provides perfect pair to spark Dons

Archie Perkins delivers two superb goals in a minute as the Bombers mount their comeback

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00:55

Hunt harvests the reward after red-hot pressure

West Coast forces the turnover and earns a team-lifting goal through Jayden Hunt

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00:39

Cripps zips in with ripper as Eagles electrify again

West Coast continues its impressive start to the game as Jamie Cripps conjures gold from a tight angle

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00:34

Wright place, Wright time: Big Bomber back with bang

Peter Wright slots a neat goal in his return game for Essendon

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'Do I have the body for the AFL?': Bomber finds belief after string of false starts

After the first four years of Zach Reid's career were cruelled by injury and illness, he's finally injury free and making up for lost time

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No walk in the park: Bombers prepare for danger game

Brad Scott isn't taking anything for granted ahead of trip west to face Eagles

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Bomber blow: Ruck to miss rest of 2025

Bombers ruck Nick Bryan has learned the severity of his knee injury

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2:12:46

Match Replay: Melbourne v Essendon

The Demons and Bombers clash in round five of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:07

Mini-Match: Melbourne v Essendon

Extended highlights of the Demons and Bombers clash in round five of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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08:11

Highlights: Melbourne v Essendon

The Demons and Bombers clash in round five of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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00:54

Redman’s riveting roost provides ultimate icing

Mason Redman unleashes a monster from beyond 50 to seal a fantastic victory for the Bombers

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Flying Bombers extend Demons' time in winless hell

Essendon started fast and finished even faster to hand Melbourne a 0-5 start to the season

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Fritsch finally flicks switch to fire up Demons

After seven consecutive behinds, Melbourne eventually earns the goal it was crying out for thanks to a classy Bayley Fritsch finish

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00:29

Draper climbs the Max mountain for speccy

Sam Draper pulls down a towering grab over Max Gawn to get the Essendon faithful buzzing again

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00:43

Menzie making his presence felt with slick pair

Jye Menzie musters a couple of majors in the second term as the Bombers continue to pull away

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00:28

Dons dealt early blow with big man subbed out

Essendon’s Nick Bryan is forced out of the contest in the first term after suffering an injury in a ruck contest

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00:45

Hobbs dobs cracker as Bombers burst early

Ben Hobbs curls through a fantastic goal as Essendon controls the contest in the first term

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00:47

Kozzy kickstarts his season with signature flair

Kysaiah Pickett snares his first goal for 2025 after a lively play in front of goal

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Fresh injury blow for luckless Bombers midfielder

Essendon will be without star onballer for multiple weeks after another injury setback

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'Disenfranchised' coaches call on League for urgent change

Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and has urged the League to act fast

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Saad El-Hawli broke fast on debut, and has impacted in more ways than one

Saad El-Hawli had an instant impact for the Bombers, and the mature-age recruit spoke to AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich about debuting during Ramadan

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Bombers midfielder to miss weeks with hamstring injury

The Bombers have confirmed the severity of Jye Caldwell's hamstring injury

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Bombers forward ruptures ACL in cruel blow

The Bombers are set to be without SSP signing Tom Edwards for the rest of 2025

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1:59:54

Match Replay: Essendon v Port Adelaide

The Bombers and Power clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:11

Mini-Match: Essendon v Port Adelaide

Extended highlights of the Bombers and Power clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Scott praises Bombers' response, Port let down by senior players

Brad Scott was delighted with how Essendon fought back after a week of scrutiny

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12:38

Scott post-match, R3: 'After a disappointing performance, you get to choose how you respond'

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round three’s match against Port Adelaide

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08:08

Highlights: Essendon v Port Adelaide

The Bombers and Power clash in round three of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Bombs away: Late burst gets Dons off the mark over flat Port

Essendon put a week from hell behind it with a grinding win over Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium

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Redman’s roost raises the roof

Mason Redman launches a monster from range in the final term as Essendon levels the scores and looks primed for a big finish

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00:54

El-Hawli’s magic moment on debut lifts all

Essendon first-gamer Saad El-Hawli makes a daring run and sets up a team-lifting goal delivered by Nic Martin

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00:46

Blink and you’ll miss JHF class on display

Jason Horne-Francis gathers the ball in a flash, showcasing his trademark skill and composure to land a big goal in the last

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Essendon

MATCH REVIEW: Bombers skipper, Crows defender learn fates

Scans confirm worst fears for Bombers debutant

Match Replay: Essendon v Sydney

Mini Match: Essendon v Sydney

'It's just devastating': Bombers fear worst for debutant, Swan passes HIA

Scott post-match, R9: 'We need to scour the country and identify the best players'

Highlights: Essendon v Sydney

Cox post-match, R9: 'That disciplinary stuff, we need to address'

Lizard left woozy after Merrett’s high contact

Fast-starting Bombers scrape home despite late Swans scare

Debutant Bomber goes down in cruel scenes

Redman flushes the footy with ease

Day-Wicks' first goal a moment to remember

Heeney's hands deliver easy major for Grundy

Ecstatic El-Hawli slots his first in dramatic fashion

Old Gold: Why success looks very different for selfless Bomber

TEAMS: Key Demon out, Bulldog injured, FIVE changes for Port

Bombers name two debutants to face Swans

Big Bomber avoids surgery, gun defender to miss weeks

MATCH REVIEW: Bombers defender cops fine for rough conduct

Match Replay: Essendon v North Melbourne

Mini-Match: Essendon v North Melbourne

'It doesn't make sense': Clarko unleashes in wake of Roo’s lengthy ban

Scott post-match, R8: 'He reminds me so much of Nathan Buckley in his will to win'

Clarkson post-match, R8: 'It's a shame that that part of our game is getting questioned'

Captain Merrett muscles his Dons home

Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne

Injury-hit Bombers scrape home against surging Roos

Last two mins: Bombers hold off gallant Roos surge

Kako cracks in with crafty curler at right time

Zurhaar zigs, zags and snags absolute stunner

Luckless Bomber subbed after hamstring injury

Skipper’s ripper: Simpkin’s sizzling finish

Perkins pops up for pair as Bombers burst early

Young Bomber starting to shine after injury woes

TEAMS: Bombers veteran out, Roos make three changes

Respect, rivalry, remembrance: A first-timer reflects on Anzac Day footy

Bombers veteran still in top shape after 'outstanding' return

Match Replay: Collingwood v Essendon

Mini-Match: Collingwood v Essendon

Scott left 'helpless', Pies take the keys after communication crash

Scott post-match, R7: 'That's as helpless as I've felt in a quarter'

McRae post-match, R7: 'We give them the keys, they drive the car really well'

Highlights: Collingwood v Essendon

Pies see off Bombers' challenge for sixth straight win

Concerns for McStay after heavy collision

Bobby takes a bow after ridiculous boundary goal

Maynard sneaks by unnoticed and releases rocket

Durham goes wild after Merrett’s big tackle on Nick

Perryman bursts onto scene for Magpie moment

You can’t script this: Captain Daicos delivers dream start

The ‘G stands still as the Last Post rings

'Giddy up, Essendon fans': Son of a gun set to give Bombers draft win

'Not just a footy game': W stars' childhood Anzac Day memories

30 years of Anzac Day: How the Bombers-Magpies tradition was born

WATCH: Bombers defender cops ban for headbutting

Goldy locks Anzac Day spot as Dons' ruck woes grow

Scans confirm worst fears for Bombers ruck Draper

Tall call: What Draper's injury means for Bombers, and his future

Match Replay: West Coast v Essendon

Mini-Match: West Coast v Essendon

Draper's Achilles injury confirmed, winger sent to hospital

Wright in the nick of time with six-goal haul

Highlights: Key forwards fire as Bombers down Eagles in thriller

Dons fight back then survive late scare against Eagles

Last two mins: Dons survive late Eagles surge

Distressed Draper goes down after final-term gamble

Perkins provides perfect pair to spark Dons

Hunt harvests the reward after red-hot pressure

Cripps zips in with ripper as Eagles electrify again

Wright place, Wright time: Big Bomber back with bang

'Do I have the body for the AFL?': Bomber finds belief after string of false starts

No walk in the park: Bombers prepare for danger game

Bomber blow: Ruck to miss rest of 2025

Match Replay: Melbourne v Essendon

Mini-Match: Melbourne v Essendon

Highlights: Melbourne v Essendon

Redman’s riveting roost provides ultimate icing

Flying Bombers extend Demons' time in winless hell