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Jaxon Prior marks the ball.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumPrior proud of Bombers' maturity to weather Waterman storm

Essendon defender Jaxon Prior says the Bombers didn’t panic despite Jake Waterman’s first quarter onslaught on Friday night as he praised the maturity of the group to ‘win ugly.’

Jake Santa Maria

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Sam Draper of the Bombers comes from the ground with a leg injury during the round six AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumBombers to ‘get around’ Draper after Achilles blow

Essendon came away with the four points at Optus Stadium, but it has come at a massive cost with star ruckman Sam Draper facing a potential season-ending injury.

Jamie Cripps tackles Dylan Shiel.

AFLVideoCommentsBombers all Wright as big lead goes wrong for Eagles

A Peter Wright-inspired Essendon broke the hearts of West Coast as the Bombers ran down the Eagles to ruin their Friday night and record a heart-breaking two-point win at Optus Stadium.

Mitchell Woodcock

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 18: Harley Reid of the Eagles and Will Setterfield of the Bombers wrestle during the round six AFL match between West Coast Eagles and Essendon Bombers at Optus Stadium, on April 18, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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RECAP: HEARTBREAK! Eagles go down by two in classic

West Coast fought hard but just couldn’t get it done in the clutch as Essendon claimed a thrilling two point Good Friday win? Relive all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

West Coast have passionate fans.

AFLCommentsPremiumStar Bomber says passionate Eagles fans pose huge challenge

Essendon have struggled to play their best footy against West Coast in Perth and one of their biggest names says the passionate Eagles fans are one of the key reasons behind those performances.

Craig O'Donoghue

Jaiden Hunter kicked four goals for Claremont in the club's win over East Fremantle on Saturday.

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumHunter on why he chose Claremont for new WAFL home

Former Essendon forward Jaiden Hunter has revealed why he chose Claremont for his WAFL return, as the star recruit opened up on the physical and mental toll of his AFL career-ending injuries. 

Samantha Rogers

Tom Edwards has suffered a major injury setback.

AFLVideoCommentsHeartbreaking ACL blow for Bombers’ WA bolter

Essendon recruit Tom Edwards is set to miss the remainder of the season after he ruptured his ACL at training on Tuesday.

Samantha Rogers

Albany's Tom Edwards made a dream debut for Essendon at the MCG on Saturday in front of family and friends.

AFL debutCommentsPremiumAlbany’s Tom Edwards makes flying AFL debut for Essendon

Albany’s Tom Edwards has lived out a childhood dream, running out on the MCG to make his AFL debut for club he has supported since growing up Essendon in front of his proud family on Saturday. 

Jacki Elezovich

Harley Reid must block out the outside noise.

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ANNA HAY: Eagles take big step but Reid carry on must stop

West Coast may not have belted out the song at the Gabba but they showed the effort required, but one Eagle needs to pull their head in as Anna Hay takes a look at the best and worst from the weekend of footy.

Anna Hay

Brian Taylor and Campbell Brown have questioned Sam Draper’s set-shot routine.

PUZZLING ACTIONCommentsBizarre footy act mystifies AFL champions: ‘Makes no sense’

‘It was harder to watch yesterday than you doing the real full monty.’

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Adelaide defenders have been warned — Essendon debutant Tom Edwards likes to sit on heads, and he can take a catch.

AFLCommentsPremiumSwans coach backs Edwards’ ‘sticky hands’ to succeed in AFL

Adelaide defenders have been warned – Essendon debutant Tom Edwards likes to sit on heads, and he has ‘sticky hands’.

Mitchell Woodcock

Tom Edwards will make his AFL debut against Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsEdwards cleared for take-off in Bombers debut

Tom Edwards will complete a rapid rise from Swan Districts high-flier to Essendon forward when he makes his incredible debut against Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Essendon recruit Jaxon Prior will play for the Bombers on Friday night.

AFLCommentsPrior opportunity: Discarded West Aussie to debut for Dons

West Australian youngster Jaxon Prior — who was cut by premiers Brisbane last year — will debut for Essendon in a blockbuster Friday night clash. 

Jackson Barrett

New Essendon player Tom Edwards.

More goals CommentsPremiumAlbany-raised Bombers bolter takes big step toward AFL debut

New Essendon recruit and Albany-raised key forward Tom Edwards has strengthened his chances of a shock AFL debut in the first week of the season.

Cameron Newbold

Isaac Kako (left) and Xavier Duursma of the Bombers celebrate a goal.

AFLVideoCommentsKako, Caddy lead young Bombers to AFL win over Cats

Essendon's top draft pick Isaac Kako kicked four goals and the Bombers' pressure was impressive as they beat Geelong by 21 points in their AFL pre-season match.

Roger Vaughan

Tom Edwards has forced his way onto the Bombers list.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEdwards’ four-goal blitz opens the way to Bombers list

Tom Edwards’ eye-catching performance in Essendon’s first pre-season hit-out has proved impossible to ignore, with the Bombers signing the Swan Districts product on Tuesday.

Jake Santa Maria

Tom Edwards (left) put in a strong showing in Saturday’s pre-season game.

AFLPremium‘Wait and see’: WA bolter eyes Dons spot after slick showing

AFL hopeful Tom Edwards is ready to “wait and see” after flying back to Perth on Sunday knowing he’s done everything he could to grab the final spot on Essendon’s list.

Mitchell Woodcock

Essendon VFL coach Dale Tapping has died after a cancer battle. Michael Klein

AFLPremium‘Universally loved’: Bombers in mourning

A long-time AFL coach lost his cancer battle on Tuesday and has been universally praised for his impact on the game.

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AFLPremiumBombers gun’s big call on fitness

A second-year Essendon rising star is talking up his pre-season campaign as the Bombers eye a new look up forward in 2025.

Ed Bourke

Swan Districts forward Tom Edwards has been invited to train by Essendon.

AFLCommentsPremiumBombers extend invite to Swans star to train at hanger

Swan Districts forward Tom Edwards will get a chance to try to earn a spot on Essendon’s list after being invited to train later this month.

Mitchell Woodcock

Essendon and Richmond were slammed for the social posts.

AFLTwo AFL clubs slammed for refusing to use term ‘Christmas’

Two AFL clubs face backlash for sending ‘happy holidays’ instead of ‘Merry Christmas’, with fans calling them ‘disgraceful’ and ‘woke’.

Jakeb Waddell

Taya Chambers is now a Bomber.

AFLWCommentsPremiumWA draftee ‘ridiculously proud’ of local crop

AFLW draftee Taya Chambers says she’s ‘ridiculously proud’ of the state’s draft crop after six West Australians were picked up this week.

Samantha Rogers

Fremantle have beaten the Bombers.

AFLWVideoCommentsDockers delight! Freo overcome brave Dons in finals thriller

Fremantle are one win away from an AFLW preliminary final after holding off Essendon in a thrilling and see-sawing 10-point win at Fremantle Oval.

Ben Smith

Fremantle friend turned foe Steph Cain will park any sentimentality over her return to her former stomping ground as the Essendon midfielder looks to extend her side’s stay in the AFLW finals.

AFLWCommentsPremiumDocker turned Don returns to Freo with a job to do

Fremantle friend turned foe Steph Cain will park any sentimentality over her return to her former stomping ground as the Essendon midfielder looks to extend her side’s stay in the AFLW finals.

Ben Smith