Official AFL Website of the Essendon Football Club

More from Telstra

Australia's best network.

Proudly Sponsored By

USA

Change location

USA

Change location

You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access
Base MC Graphic
2025 Toyota AFL Premiership
Essendon v North Melbourne
Round 8 • Thursday 1 May 2025 • 9:30 AM (UTC)
65 9.11
Full Time
62 9.8
Bombers Won By 3
Marvel Stadium,  Melbourne  • Wurundjeri

Match Timeline

Hover timeline to view key events

The Match Timeline Explained
Match Timeline The Match Timeline shows which team is in the lead at any point in the game. The further the blue line is on one team's side, the more they're winning by. You can see how many points a team is ahead (or behind) by using the numbers on either side.
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ET1 ET2
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)
-.- (-)

Match Feed

Live Interchange Bench

Loading…

No interchange bench data available

There is currently no interchange bench data available for this match

Quarter Breakdown

The latest score breakdowns

--.-
--.-
--.-
--.-
--.-
--.-
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ET1 ET2
--.-
--.-
--.-
--.-
--.-
--.-

Match Feed

Live Interchange Bench

Loading…

No interchange bench data available

There is currently no interchange bench data available for this match
Click For More

Match News, Videos and Photos
  • 04:22

    Rd 8 | All The Goals

    Watch the goals from Essendon's clash against North Melbourne.

    AFL
  • 00:20

    Dons unveil 2025 Dreamtime Guernsey

    Essendon’s 2025 Dreamtime guernsey, designed by school students Lucas Waddleton and Lawson Richards through The Long Walk program, celebrates unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Inspired by community, culture, and nature, the design brings powerful symbolism to life for the Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

    AFL
  • 02:22

    Rd 8 | Perkins post-game

    Hear from Archie Perkins following Essendon's round eight win over North Melbourne.

    AFL
  • 01:54

    Rd 8 | Setterfield post-game

    Hear from Will Setterfield following Essendon's round eight win over North Melbourne.

    AFL
  • 12:56

    Rd 8 | Scott post-game

    Watch Senior Coach Brad Scott's press conference after the round eight win over North Melbourne.

    AFL
  • 02:13

    Rd 8 | 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.

    AFL
  • 08:08

    Rd 8 | Match Highlights

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

    AFL
  • 00:24

    Team Song: Essendon

    Watch the Bombers celebrate their round eight win

    AFL
  • 00:50

    Rd 8 | 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

    AFL

Recent Encounters

The last 3 meetings between the teams...

Loading…

No Recent Encounters Available

There are currently no recent encounters available for this match

Form Guide

Find out how each teams season is shaping up!

Loading…

No recent form available

There is currently no recent form available for this match
Click for More

Line-Ups

The latest team changes…

Click For More

Team Head-to-Head Stats

How the teams performed

    Loading…

    No Team Stats Available

    There are currently no Stats available for this Match
    Click For More

    Match Leaders

    Who performed the best this match

    Essendon Official App

    The Essendon Official App is your one-stop shop for all your latest team news, videos, player profiles, scores and stats delivered LIVE to your smartphone or tablet.

    {}

    Today's Must Read

    • AFLW team selection: Star ruck, debutant both named for Dons

      Two exciting inclusions for Sunday's home clash.

      AFLW
      team selection

    • AFLW squad selection: Four potential inclusions for Cats clash

      Bombers name extended squad for huge Windy Hill encounter.

      AFLW
      team selection

    • AFLW injury news: Two Dons tests for Cats clash

      All the injury news ahead of Sunday afternoon's clash against the Cats.

      AFLW
      injury update

    • AFLW Dreamtime: Dons deliver, on-field and off

      Bombers connect community through cultural celebration and quality footy.

      AFLW

    • Bombers stay unbeaten with brave Dreamtime win

      Richmond compete hard but left to rue missed chances as Bombers remain undefeated.

      AFLW
      aflw

    • AFLW Gameday Guide: Round 4

      All the details ahead of our clash against the Cats.

      AFLW

    Must Watch

    • 03:10

      AFLW Rd 4 | Ridewood Media Conference

      Hear from Holly Ridewood following her AFLW debut in round one of the 2025 season.

      AFLW
    • 00:38

      AFLW Dreamtime | Gee goes for gold and brings it home

      Georgia Gee comes up big for the Bombers again with the sealing goal to secure her side's third straight victory.

      AFLW
    {}
    {}
    {}
    {}
    {}

    Player Stats

    See how the players are performing...

    Basic - Both Teams

    Team Stats

    See how the teams are performing…

    Disposals

    Stoppages

    Possession

    Marks

    Scoring

    Defence

    General

    Loading…
    Expand match timeline Close

    Team Line-Ups

    The latest team changes…

    Match Feed

    The latest team changes....

    The Match Timeline Explained
    Match Timeline The Match Timeline shows which team is in the lead at any point in the game. The further the blue line is on one team's side, the more they're winning by. You can see how many points a team is ahead (or behind) by using the numbers on either side.
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ET1 ET2
    Drag me!
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    -.- (-)
    Refresh Match Feed
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ET1 ET2
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-
    --.-

    Match Feed

    Loading…
    Expand match timeline Close

    Match News, Videos and Photos

    Loading…
    1. 04:22

      Rd 8 | All The Goals

      Watch the goals from Essendon's clash against North Melbourne.

      AFL
    2. 00:20

      Dons unveil 2025 Dreamtime Guernsey

      Essendon’s 2025 Dreamtime guernsey, designed by school students Lucas Waddleton and Lawson Richards through The Long Walk program, celebrates unity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Inspired by community, culture, and nature, the design brings powerful symbolism to life for the Sir Doug Nicholls Round.

      AFL
    3. 02:22

      Rd 8 | Perkins post-game

      Hear from Archie Perkins following Essendon's round eight win over North Melbourne.

      AFL
    4. 01:54

      Rd 8 | Setterfield post-game

      Hear from Will Setterfield following Essendon's round eight win over North Melbourne.

      AFL
    5. 12:56

      Rd 8 | Scott post-game

      Watch Senior Coach Brad Scott's press conference after the round eight win over North Melbourne.

      AFL
    6. 02:13

      Rd 8 | 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.

      AFL
    7. 08:08

      Rd 8 | Match Highlights

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

      AFL
    8. 00:24

      Team Song: Essendon

      Watch the Bombers celebrate their round eight win

      AFL
    9. 00:50

      Rd 8 | 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

      AFL

    Co-Major Partners

    Commercial Partners

    View All Partners
    Page Top

    Acknowledgement of Country

    We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Custodians on whose Country we are based. We acknowledge their ongoing connection to Country and pay respect to their Elders, past and present. We extend that acknowledgement and respect to all First Nations peoples throughout Australia.