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  1. Injury Report
    Injury Report

    Injury news: Updates on Dons ahead of AAMI Community Series

    An update leading into our pre-season clash with St Kilda.

    AFL
  2. Interview
    Interview

    ‘Appreciative’ Parish laps up first taste of match play in 2026

    Midfielder relishes first game action in eight months.

    AFL
  3. Feature
    Feature

    ‘I’ll never take it for granted’: Durham’s rise from mid-season bolter to a resounding long-term Dons deal

    How a Seymour tough nut became a fan favourite for present and future.

    AFL

  4. Bombers support annual What Ability Day

    Dons help provide memorable day out at AAMI Park.

    AFL
  5. Match Report
    Match Report

    Bombers mid shines, Caddy kicks four in thrashing of Tigers

    The Bombers have cruised past the Tigers in a match simulation.

    AFL
    match report
  6. Breaking
    Breaking

    Sam Durham to anchor Bombers’ new era

    Durham signs a four year extension.

    AFL
    announcement
  7. News
    News

    Unofficial Practice Match: Squad Selection Essendon v Richmond

    Dons named for tomorrow's hit-out.

    AFL
  8. Game Day Guide
    Game Day Guide

    Gameday guide: Unofficial Practice Match - Essendon v Richmond

    All the details ahead of our match-up at the NEC Hangar.

    AFL
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AFL

  • Injury Report
    Injury Report

    Injury news: Updates on Dons ahead of AAMI Community Series

    An update leading into our pre-season clash with St Kilda.

    AFL
  • Interview
    Interview

    ‘Appreciative’ Parish laps up first taste of match play in 2026

    Midfielder relishes first game action in eight months.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    ‘I’ll never take it for granted’: Durham’s rise from mid-season bolter to a resounding long-term Dons deal

    How a Seymour tough nut became a fan favourite for present and future.

    AFL
  • Match Report
    Match Report

    Bombers mid shines, Caddy kicks four in thrashing of Tigers

    The Bombers have cruised past the Tigers in a match simulation.

    AFL
    match report
  • Breaking
    Breaking

    Sam Durham to anchor Bombers’ new era

    Durham signs a four year extension.

    AFL
    announcement
  • News
    News

    Unofficial Practice Match: Squad Selection Essendon v Richmond

    Dons named for tomorrow's hit-out.

    AFL
  • Game Day Guide
    Game Day Guide

    Gameday guide: Unofficial Practice Match - Essendon v Richmond

    All the details ahead of our match-up at the NEC Hangar.

    AFL
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    The story behind Essendon’s 2026 Anzac Day Guernsey

    Meet Keith Rawle - premiership player, devoted teammate and serviceman.

    AFL
  • News
    News

    Your guide to securing tickets for Rd’s 1-15

    All the details ahead of this week’s ticket releases.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    From village viewings and a Kolkata pub to the MCG: Prahlad spreads his Essendon fandom worldwide

    How a return to Melbourne has created ‘lifelong memories’ for this passionate Bombers supporter.

    AFL
  • News
    News

    McGrath embracing captaincy, connection and continuity in 2026

    Captain Andrew McGrath joined SEN to discuss the Bombers upcoming season.

    AFL
  • Breaking
    Breaking

    Essendon appoint Roberts as Chief Executive Officer

    The Essendon Football Club is pleased to announce that Tim Roberts has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer.

    AFL
  • News
    News

    Match simulation notes: Dons sharpen up in Friday hit-out

    Full steam ahead as preparations continue for the club's first hitout.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    Bombers trio gain extensive rehab knowledge, world-class insights at Aspetar

    Three returning Dons reflect on trip to Doha’s world-class injury rehabilitation facility.

    AFL
  • Interview
    Interview

    May buoyed by returning depth in Dons’ forward half

    Improved numbers on track benefitting development of second-year tall.

    AFL
  • Feature
    Feature

    Match simulation notes: Dons continue to ramp up pre-season

    Takeaways from Bombers' 45-minute hit-out.

    AFL
  • Interview
    Interview

    Johnson: Young Dons ready to compete for spots

    Second-year defender looking to build off promising debut campaign.

    AFL
  • Interview
    Interview

    ‘It’s just the routine now’: Farrow adapting well to AFL lifestyle

    Bombers’ first-round pick lapping up pre-season experience.

    AFL

AFLW

  • Announcement
    Announcement

    AFLW: Georgia Nanscawen to remain in the sash until 2027

    Influential midfielder extends.

    AFLW
  • Announcement
    Announcement

    Luke Meehan appointed as AFLW Head of High Performance

    Seasoned high performance professional joins Dons.

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Clarke signs on

    Integral defender extends until 2027.

    AFLW
    announcement

  • AFLW Draft wrap: Dons secure dynamic first-rounder, versatile forward

    Club adds to young crop with two promising draft selections.

    AFLW

  • AFLW Draft: Brothwell becomes a Don

    Club acquires versatile forward with pick No.50.

    AFLW

  • AFLW Draft: Bombers acquire Johnstone at pick No.10

    Dons take dynamic mid/forward with first round selection.

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Talented Dons trio re-sign

    2024 draft standouts sign on.

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Experienced Dons sign on

    Further three signatures confirmed.

    AFLW
    announcement

  • AFLW: Bombers announce three further list changes

    Dons trio not offered contracts for 2026.

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Prowse joins Dons after deadline day trade

    Promising young Crow officially becomes a Bomber.

    AFLW
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    AFLW Best & Fairest | Photo Gallery

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Nanscawen claims maiden Best and Fairest

    Inspirational midfielder crowned as Dons’ top performer in 2025.

    AFLW

  • AFLW Year in Review: Inspirational Nanscawen optimistic in Dons' future

    Tenacious midfielder reflects on her terrific individual campaign.

    AFLW

  • AFLW Best and Fairest preview: A look back at some of 2025’s best performances

    Dons who made their mark.

    AFLW

  • ‘Dream come true’: Ridewood ready to take more experience into year two

    Emerging Don reflects on debut campaign, looks ahead with plenty of excitement.

    AFLW
    aflw

  • ‘We’ll own what we need to own’: Toogood confident Bombers can rebound from 2025 campaign

    Dons Co-Captain upbeat in hopes for 2026 and beyond.

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Prowse nominates Dons as club of choice

    Emerging young Crow seeking move to Bombers.

    AFLW

  • MacLachlan, Adams sign on for Dons

    More AFLW talent locked in for 2026 season.

    AFLW
    announcement

VFL

  • News
    News

    2026 Smithy’s VFL Round 1 fixture

    The debut of two new clubs and unveiling of a new venue will headline the opening round of the 2026 Smithy’s VFL season.

    VFL

  • VFL: Bombers announce 14 re-signings

    Dons lock in first group of returning players for 2026.

    VFL

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

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

    VFL
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    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

  • VFL team selection: Dons locked in for final game of 2025

    Bombers name side to face Sandringham away.

    VFL
    team selection

  • VFL match report: Spirited Dons outdone in Geelong

    Cats take win by 14 points on home deck.

    VFL
    match report

  • VFL team selection: Langford returns for Dons

    Bombers name side to face Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.

    VFL
    team selection

  • VFL match report: Dons left to rue slow start in Sydney

    Bombers fall to Swans by 35 points on the road.

    VFL
    match report

  • VFL team selection: Seven changes for interstate trip

    Bombers name side to face Sydney at Tramway Oval.

    VFL
    team selection

  • VFL match report: Dons beaten by full strength Footscray

    Bombers go down by 63 points on home deck.

    VFL
    match report

  • VFL Rd 18 team selection: Three ins to face Footscray

    Bombers name side for clash at NEC Hangar.

    VFL
    team selection

  • VFL venue change: Rd 18 moved to NEC Hangar

    Updated info for Bombers' clash with Footscray.

    VFL
    announcement

  • VFL match report: GIANTS hold off Dons in exciting contest

    GWS stronger in final term at Windy Hill.

    VFL
    match report

  • VFL Rd 17 team selection: Dons boosted by returns from injury

    Six changes as Dons return to Windy Hill.

    VFL
    team selection

  • VFL match report: Bombers fall to ladder leaders in Box Hill

    Dons well beaten away from home.

    VFL
    match report

  • VFL: Rd 16 team selection v HAWKS

    Five big ins for the Dons as they take on Box Hill at Box Hill City Oval.

    VFL
    team selection

  • VFL match report: Bombers fall away late in defeat to SUNS

    Gold Coast get home by 14 points at NEC Hangar.

    VFL
    match report

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

  • Balance: The two students juggling state league footy with study at Essendon

    How the Essendon Education Academy is pushing the careers of two VFLW players.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Big V team named for AAMI State Games

    The rebel VFLW State Team to take on the SANFL in the 2025 AAMI State Game have been named.

    VFLW

  • rebel VFLW State Team squad announced

    A 50-player rebel VFLW State Team squad has been announced.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Coaches, leaders confirmed for 2025

    Program locks in leaders for upcoming season.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: 2025 squad locked in

    Essendon's VFLW side is raring to go ahead of the season.

    VFLW

  • Bombers' 2025 VFL, VFLW fixtures confirmed

    Read the fixture for Essendon's VFL and VFLW sides in 2025.

    VFL
    announcement

  • VFLW: Ford named in Team of the Year

    Emerging defender earns another honour.

    VFLW

  • VFLW: Bombers to host Trial day in October

    Exciting opportunity for athletes looking to take their football to the next level.

    VFLW

Community

  • 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.

  • 2025 AFL Community Camp: Bendigo & Castlemaine

    Dons ready to hit the road for 2025 AFL Community Camp.

    AFL

  • Next Generation Academy: Bombers host huge Come and Try session, new zones confirmed

    Dons youngsters gather to assist group training session.

    AFL

  • “They've just really boosted my love for the game even more.” - Three Dons connect with community in the Tiwi Islands

    Step inside Essendon's recent trip to the Tiwi Islands.

  • Bomber Kids thrive, play and learn at Windy Hill

    Community celebrates Children's Week at Windy Hill.

  • ‘The Glioblastoma Bomber’: Devoted Don remains brave during brain cancer battle

    Through his most difficult fight, Peter Humphreys and his family are looking to stay strong and raise awareness.

    AFL
    feature

  • Wheelchair football program building strong momentum

    Come-and-try session another milestone for the Wheelchair program

  • EEA: Fletcher playing key role in student development

    Essendon champion making big impact with Club’s RMIT Education program.

    feature

  • New chapter: Essendon strengthens Windy Hill's future following AFLW success

    Exciting refurbishments to bolster Bombers' spiritual home.

    AFLW

  • Bombers celebrate successful 2025 for James Hird Academy

    Club hosts end-of-year event recognising its key pathway program.

  • Pride Round celebrations underway for AFLW Dons

    Bombers ready for annual Pride fixture on Sunday.

    AFLW

  • AFLW: Dons pay visit to local schools

    Local students treated to a special Bomber morning.

    AFLW

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