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  1. Match Report
    Match Report

    AFLW Match Simulation: Dons impress despite narrow loss to Carlton

    Essendon show promising signs in two-point loss to the Blues in Friday's match simulation.

    AFLW
  2. Announcement
    Announcement

    Team selection: Dons make four changes for Challenge Game

    Essendon's lineup for Sunday's clash against GWS at Marvel.

    AFL
  3. Feature
    Feature

    ‘We carried him with us’: The gesture that sparked Dons' Challenge Game as we know it

    How one small movement in support of Adam Ramanauskas paved the way for Essendon’s involvement in tackling cancer.

    AFL
  4. News
    News

    Community Wrap: Making an impact

    Delivering programs to strengthen community connections.

    AFL
  5. Announcement
    Announcement

    Squad selection: Squad named for special Challenge clash

    The Bombers have named their squad for Sunday's clash against the Giants at Marvel.

    AFL
  6. Breaking
    Breaking

    Artemis is in: Bombers unveil newest debutant

    Dons name No.1 mid-season pick for first AFL game.

    AFL
  7. Media Conference
    Media Conference

    Solomon discusses Caddy’s big call, importance of Challenge game for Bombers

    Senior Coach’s full press conference ahead of touching annual fixture.

    AFL
  8. Feature
    Feature

    Long road back: Gough ready for return after year-long recovery

    We spoke to Emily Gough as she prepares for her first competitive hit-out since her ACL injury.

    AFLW
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AFL

  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Team selection: Dons make four changes for Challenge Game

    Essendon's lineup for Sunday's clash against GWS at Marvel.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    ‘We carried him with us’: The gesture that sparked Dons' Challenge Game as we know it

    How one small movement in support of Adam Ramanauskas paved the way for Essendon’s involvement in tackling cancer.

    AFL
  • News
    News

    Community Wrap: Making an impact

    Delivering programs to strengthen community connections.

    AFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Squad selection: Squad named for special Challenge clash

    The Bombers have named their squad for Sunday's clash against the Giants at Marvel.

    AFL
  • Breaking
    Breaking

    Artemis is in: Bombers unveil newest debutant

    Dons name No.1 mid-season pick for first AFL game.

    AFL
  • Media Conference
    Media Conference

    Solomon discusses Caddy’s big call, importance of Challenge game for Bombers

    Senior Coach’s full press conference ahead of touching annual fixture.

    AFL
  • Injury Report
    Injury Report

    Injury Report: Experienced duo set to return for GIANTS clash

    The updated injury list ahead of Sunday’s annual Challenge game.

    AFL
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  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Sally Curtain appointed to Essendon Football Club Board

    Bombers officially announce newest Director.

    AFL
  • Gameday Guide
    Gameday Guide

    Gameday guide: Round 19

    Tackle childhood cancer together with Challenge at round 19!

    AFL
  • News
    News

    Take Off Program rewards lifelong Bombers supporter

    Club announces Early Bird Prize 2 winner for associated Platinum Promotion.

    AFL
  • Media Conference
    Media Conference

    Solomon on benchmark test against the Lions

    All the key talking points from Dean Solomon’s post-game presser.

    AFL
  • Match Report
    Match Report

    Lions defeat Dons at Gabba

    Brisbane convincingly beat Essendon by 90 points.

    AFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Here to stay: Caddy signs on until 2031

    Emerging star signs long-term extension.

    AFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Team selection: Bombers swing handful of changes for away trip

    Among five inclusions, young defender returns for long-awaited first game of campaign.

    AFL
    team selection
  • News
    News

    Bombers celebrate NAIDOC Week with all players, staff

    Interactive first nations event unites Club.

    AFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Squad selection: Roberts named, second-year Don eyeing off first game of 2026

    Defenders among five potential inclusions for trip to Brisbane.

    AFL
    team selection
  • Media Conference
    Media Conference

    Solomon urging Dons to ‘represent club the right way’ in final two months

    Senior Coach addresses poor performances, looks ahead to remaining rounds.

    AFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Tackling Childhood Cancer Together: Bombers unveil 2026 Challenge Jumper

    Tradition and purpose unite in Essendon’s 2026 Challenge jumper.

    AFL

AFLW

  • Match Report
    Match Report

    AFLW Match Simulation: Dons impress despite narrow loss to Carlton

    Essendon show promising signs in two-point loss to the Blues in Friday's match simulation.

    AFLW
  • News
    News

    Community Wrap: Making an impact

    Delivering programs to strengthen community connections.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    Long road back: Gough ready for return after year-long recovery

    We spoke to Emily Gough as she prepares for her first competitive hit-out since her ACL injury.

    AFLW
    aflw
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Toyota Forklifts extends AFLW partnership with Essendon for Season 11

    Co-major recommits for 2026.

    AFLW
  • Feature
    Feature

    AFLW: ‘Leadership makes me challenge myself.’ – Toogood enters her 10th season with a fresh perspective

    Star Don reflects on leadership journey so far.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLW: Dons pick No.10 extends

    Maggie Johnstone until 2029.

    AFLW
  • Interview
    Interview

    How this Bombers star is planning to bounce back from frustrating season

    Essendon Captain Bonnie Toogood is hoping to put a frustrating 2025 season behind her.

    AFLW
    feature
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Bombers’ AFLW match simulations locked in

    Four practice fixtures confirmed ahead of Club’s fifth AFLW season.

    AFLW
  • Behind The Bombers
    Behind The Bombers

    AFLW Gallery: Fly Together

    Check out Essendon AFLW's membership campaign.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLW: 2026 Leadership Group Locked In

    Bombers name leadership group for 2026 campaign.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Fly Together: Bombers officially launch 2026 AFLW Membership Campaign

    AFLW Dons all steam ahead for fifth season at the elite level.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLW: Maddison Gay to represent Australia against Ireland

    Dons defender selected for AFLW’s first representative match.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLW: Maddison Gay extends ‘til 2029

    Defender commits to the red and black.

    AFLW
  • Feature
    Feature

    Connection and curiosity: Shaping the future of AFLW

    AFLW players bring skills, stories and belief to schools and football clubs across Shepparton, Echuca and Cobram.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLW: Amy Gaylor commits until 2030

    Essendon announce the biggest AFLW contract extension in Club history.

    AFLW
  • Feature
    Feature

    AFLW: Belloni staying grounded through community

    Grace Belloni shares her strong connection with local club.

    AFLW
  • Feature
    Feature

    Romsey Reunion: Maddy Prespakis returns to childhood kindergarten

    AFLW star reconnects with her youth.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Broadscope join Bombers as Official Cleaning Partner

    Club joins forces with facility services organisation.

    AFL

VFL

  • Match Report
    Match Report

    VFL: Dons grind out important road win over Brisbane

    Bombers keep themselves in VFL finals hunt.

    VFL
    match report
  • 15:02
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFL Rd 16 | Match Highlights

    Extended highlights of the Lions and Bombers clash in round 16.

    VFL
  • 02:02
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFL Rd 15 | Liam McMahon highlights

    Enjoy Liam McMahon's standout VFL performance for Essendon.

    VFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    ‘We’ve seen a lot of growth in our young players’: O’Neill confident VFL Dons can finish strong

    Essendon VFL Captain discusses side's run home, his approach to leadership.

    VFL
  • Match Report
    Match Report

    VFL: Dons run down by Roos in disappointing finish

    Essendon pipped away from home in the final minute.

    VFL
    match report
  • 06:11
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFL Rd 12 | Match Highlights

    The Demons and Bombers clash in round 12

    VFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    VFL team selection: Artemis to make Dons debut in Casey

    Mid-season No.1 pick among six ins for away clash.

    VFL
    team selection
  • 02:53
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFL Rd 11 | Thomas Edwards highlights

    Enjoy Thomas Edwards' standout VFL performance for Essendon.

    VFL
  • 15:02
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFL Rd 11 | Essendon v Carlton

    Extended highlights of the Bombers and Blues clash in round 11.

    VFL
  • Match Report
    Match Report

    VFL: Bombers take heavy defeat after second half fadeout

    Essendon outgunned by Werribee in high-scoring Windy Hill clash.

    VFL
    match report
  • Match Report
    Match Report

    VFL: Cox shines in hard-fought Windy Hill win

    Dons secure four points in tight contest with Tigers.

    VFL
    match report
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    VFL: Round 9 Venue Change

    Bombers to face Richmond at Windy Hill on Saturday

    VFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    ‘Belief, reward for effort’: Joyce praises VFL group, discusses individual form

    Senior Coach on resounding away win, development of midfielders, impressive Irish recruit.

    VFL

  • VFL: Dons fire in dominant road win

    Bombers secure 51-point win over in-form GIANTS outfit.

    VFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    VFL team selection: NINE changes for GWS away trip

    Six senior-listed Dons among slew of inclusions for round seven.

    VFL
    team selection
  • Match Report
    Match Report

    VFL: Fast-starting Dons fade in disappointing second half

    Bombers go down to Williamstown by 13 points at Windy Hill.

    VFL
    match report
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    VFL: Dons are back at Windy Hill

    All the info for Bombers’ return to spiritual home this weekend.

    VFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Irish recruit to make debut

    Cillian Bourke named to play VFL.

    VFL

VFLW

  • 09:02
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFLW Rd 7 | Match Highlights

    The Kangaroos and Bombers clash in round seven.

    VFLW
  • 09:18
    Highlights
    Highlights

    VFLW Rd 4 | Essendon v Carlton Highlights

    The Bombers and Blues clash in round four.

    VFLW
  • News
    News

    Double header: Bombers return to Windy Hill

    Essendon's VFL and VFLW sides set to take on an old rival.

    VFL
  • News
    News

    VFLW: Ready to roll into round one

    Season 2026 set to kick-off.

    VFLW
  • 02:21
    Interview
    Interview

    VFLW | Cherie O'Neill Interview

    Cherie O'Neill talks ahead of the VFLW jumper presentation at the NEC Hangar.

    VFLW
  • 01:58
    Interview
    Interview

    VFLW | Chaston ready for action

    El Chaston talks ahead of the VFLW jumper presentation at the NEC Hangar.

    VFLW
  • News
    News

    VFL/VFLW: Dons stars show out in State Games

    Bombers' representatives star for Big V in respective clashes.

    VFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    VFLW: Dons announce leadership group

    The players leading the way in 2026.

    VFLW
  • News
    News

    VFLW: Five more Dons lock in for 2026

    New faces and re-commitments for the Bombers.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Dons sign five more

    Bombers boost stocks for 2026 with further five re-signings.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Re-signing spree continues for Bombers

    Dons announce further five re-signings.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Dons regain another five

    Bombers continue off-season re-signings.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Dons open off-season with key re-signings

    Five stars recommit to Bombers' VFLW program for 2026.

    VFLW

  • VFL/VFLW Awards: Dons represented, staff and volunteers celebrated

    Bombers players, support staff recognised at 2025 VFL/VFLW Awards.

    VFL
  • 33

    Gallery: Essendon's 2025 VFL/VFLW/VWFL Best and Fairest

    All the images from the Bombers' celebration of their state league squads.

    VFL

  • Hately, Chaston, Logan, Milton claim top honours in Bombers' state league B&F night

    Dons host VFL, VFLW, VWFL squads for successful best and fairest.

    VFL

  • Bombers set for VFLW Elimination Final

    Win-or-go-home clash with Box Hill locked in.

    VFLW

  • VFLW Team selection: Dons to take on the Pies

    Back at Windy Hill for round two.

    VFLW

Community

  • Feature
    Feature

    Connection and curiosity: Shaping the future of AFLW

    AFLW players bring skills, stories and belief to schools and football clubs across Shepparton, Echuca and Cobram.

    AFLW
  • News
    News

    Dreamtime lessons at Windy Hill

    Students connect through culture and Football at Windy Hill Ahead of Dreamtime at the ‘G.

    AFL
  • 10:32
    Behind The Bombers
    Behind The Bombers

    Bombers return to Tiwi

    Each year, players from our men's and women's visit the Tiwi Islands for a cultural immersion experience. Our most recent group saw Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen and VFLW player Tayla Hart-Aluni spend the week there with a focus on cultural connection, community engagement and education. They were lucky enough to watch the Tiwi Bombers take the field in a local match too. Here's what they got up to over the five days:

    AFL
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    Feature
    Feature

    Gallery: A Tiwi Islands trip to remember

    Capturing a special time for Essendon players and staff.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    'They've boosted my love for the game': Tiwi trip of a lifetime remains close in Dons' hearts

    Ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a recap of an Essendon trio's memorable visit up North last year.

    AFL
    feature
  • Feature
    Feature

    Bombers reconnect with West Arnhem Land in Top End visit

    AFLW stars, staff visit NT yet again.

    AFLW
    feature
  • News
    News

    Community update: Bombers heavily immersed in grassroots

    A recap of Essendon's community activity from 2026 to date, with plenty on horizon.

    AFL
  • News
    News

    From Campus To Community

    Bomber Kids program continues to inspire next generation.

  • News
    News

    Bombers continue NGA push with talent identification session

    Club hosts first NGA open session of 2026.

  • News
    News

    Essendon's School Holiday Program Clinics return for 2026

    Bring your kids down to Windy Hill for a fun footy experience over the school holiday period.

  • 7

    Gallery: 2026 Bachar Houli Foundation Iftar Dinner

    Images of Essendon's representation at this year's event (courtesy of Richmond FC/BHF).

    AFL

  • Bombers support annual What Ability Day

    Dons help provide memorable day out at AAMI Park.

    AFL
  • News
    News

    First NGA Talent ID session announced

    NEC Hangar to host the future stars of our game.

  • 9

    Gallery: Essendon FC visits the Tiwi Islands

  • Feature
    Feature

    Essendon Education Academy: Take on a proven pathway for education, employment in sport

    Final applications now open with orientation just two weeks away.

  • Bombers reconnect with Bendigo region in annual Community Camp

    Inspiring the next generation of country footballers.

    AFL

  • Essendon marks International Day of People with Disability at the NEC Hangar

    Bombers host special all-of-club event.

    AFL

  • Essendon Football Club delivers $195,700 to local sports clubs

    Bombers showcase commitment to grassroots sport with yearly distribution.

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