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Dempsey returns to training

Essendon defender Courtenay Dempsey has returned to the training track for the first time since suffering a heavy knock against Sydney in Round 10.

4:05pm Jun 18, 2013

Dons defensive improvers

Essendon’s defence, littered with improvers throughout the 2013 season, has been a cornerstone of the Bombers 9-3 start to the home and away season.

3:10pm Jun 18, 2013

Hocking nominated for Mark of Year

Midfielder Heath Hocking has been nominated for the Round Twelve Mark of the Year following his impressive grab taking against Gold Coast on Saturday night.

9:30am Jun 18, 2013

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Latest Bomber TV

BTV: The Hangar preview - Ep 14

10:07pm Jun 18, 2013

BTV: Mid-season Review - Backline

1:21pm Jun 18, 2013

Changing face of the crowd

As Essendon Football Club celebrates 140 years since its first match against Carlton, the changing face of the crowd will be more evident than ever with up to 500 international students at the game.

Bombers on the ball

Essendon’s players got the ball rolling this week, taking part in the next instalment of the club’s On The Ball program with students from Catholic Regional College in North Keilor.

Coaches Master Class a success

Essendon Football Club and Official Community Partner, Melbourne Airport, have teamed up to deliver 2013’s Coaches Master Class session for coaches from the Essendon District and Riddell District Football Leagues.

Dons celebrate Holi Mela

Essendon Football Club joined Victoria’s Indian community on Easter Monday to celebrate Holi Mela festival at Sandown Racecourse.

Bombers go back to school

Football fever hit a number of schools in the north-west region of Melbourne this week, as the Bombers’ players took the time to visit school children following their Round 1 victory against Adelaide.

The Essendon Football Club has long been acknowledged as a leader in the community and understands it's role and responsibility to help strengthen communities through sport.

The community work of Essendon Football Club centres around four key program areas - Indigenous, Multicultural, Youth and Education and Community Partnerships. Each program area involves a robust suite of programs and partnerships that directly benefit the community. Essendon Football Club is aware of its operating footprint and our reach and expansion has taken greater focus on the north-west corridor of Melbourne.