Essendon

AFL

Shattering blows for Ridley, Martin as Dons injury crisis continues

Essendon cannot escape the injury nightmare that derailed their 2025 campaign — with a trio of Bombers already facing setbacks. Details here.

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AFL

‘It broke me’: Shiel calls time on footy with candid admission

Delisted Bomber and former Giant Dylan Shiel has called time on his AFL career, with an emotional and candid retirement announcement, revealing his AFL path “broke me open more than once.”

AFL

Top Dons draftee already under an injury cloud

One of the Bombers’ top draftees already facing an injury scare just days after being drafted as the club’s injury list mounts only weeks into pre-season.

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AFL

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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AFL

Merrett took a temperature check, but had to fall on captaincy sword

When Zach Merrett returned to Essendon after his failed trade request, he got a vibe of his standing at the club. While everyone welcomed him back, one thing became clear — he couldn’t be skipper.

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AFL

Merrett: Why I wanted to leave, and why I’m happy to be back

Zach Merrett wanted out — and in reply Essendon said absolutely not. The Bombers skipper reveals why he wanted to leave, and why he says he’s thrilled to be back to start the pre-season.

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AFL

‘I cried’: Best mates react to Essendon’s ‘tough’ draft split

Adam Sweid and Hussien El Achkar went into the 2025 draft with a dream of playing for the Bombers together. But when Essendon didn’t match a bid on one of the best mates, everything changed.

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Captaincy queries, grudges and Merrett’s Dons reinvigoration

Zach Merrett wasn’t sure how it would feel walking back into Essendon after a failed trade request. He tells Jay Clark how his return went, what he thinks about remaining captain and more.

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AFLW

Dons’ list struggles exposed — and the trade that may turn tide

Could we see more off-season drama between Essendon and Hawthorn? This move would certainly amplify the rivalry in the AFLW space — and it’s exactly what the Bombers need.

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AFL

Bombers’ bold draft play comes at a cost as top prospect slips away

The Bombers could be forgiven for being gun-shy after how their last draft with three top picks turned out. But the future foundation has been set — albeit at the cost of one of their own.

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AFL

Bombers’ injury pain continues as Caddy scales back training loads

After a horror 2025 on the injury front, the 2026 pre-season has immediately started on the wrong foot as Nate Caddy and Nic Martin have both found themselves back in the medical bay.

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AFL

Merrett returns after failed trade, Hawks grudge match confirmed

Tensions are set to explode with Zach Merrett’s date with Hawthorn in 2026 is confirmed as the Essendon captain makes his return to the club following his dramatic trade request rejection.

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AFL

Luckless Don eyes pre-season return, but injury crisis lingers

Forgotten Bomber Nik Cox is eyeing off a return date after missing 2025 with concussion, but the injury crisis which crippled the club will linger into 2026. See who’s still out of action.

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AFL

‘Like brothers’: The connection binding Bombers’ NGA products

Adam Sweid and Hussein El Achkar are thick as thieves, with the pair ‘like brothers’. Here’s what the top NGA products can bring to the Bombers – and their connection to a current young Dons gun.

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