AFLW juggernaut Adelaide have extended their unbeaten start to the season, crushing Essendon by 33 points at Unley Oval. After being tested by the Bombers early, the Crows blew the game open with a four-goal second term to set up the 9.8 (62) to 4.5 (29) win on Sunday. Danielle Ponter, Niamh Kelly and Caitlin … Read more
A large contingent of Essendon players have agreed to attend the only MCG match during this weekend’s first round of the AFL finals, 7NEWS Melbourne’s Mitch Cleary has revealed. The Bombers’ infamous streak without a finals win reached its 20th anniversary on Wednesday. To mark that milestone date, so to speak, a group of Essendon … Read more
Essendon utility Jake Kelly has announced his retirement from the AFL. The 29-year-old said he is focusing on the “next phase of his life” despite appearing to have plenty of footy ahead of him. Kelly was a mainstay in the Bombers’ line-up this year, playing 20 games to take his career total to 168. Know … Read more
Australian football Hall of Fame Legend Kevin Sheedy is recovering in a Queensland hospital after suffering a mystery illness. The 76-year-old was on holiday in the Sunshine Coast when he became sick and required medical attention. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL legend Kevin Sheedy in hospital with mystery illness. Know the news with the 7NEWS … Read more
Essendon defender Jake Kelly could come under scrutiny from the match review officer after kicking out at Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood in Saturday night’s clash. Early in the third quarter, Hipwood flew high for a mark over Kelly, but couldn’t quite hold on for what would have been a genuine mark of the year contender. … Read more
Carlton have struck a double blow on their AFL rivals, all but ending Collingwood’s premiership defence and confirming Essendon’s collapse from the top four. The Blues put West Coast to the sword on Sunday night in a win that had serious ramifications on the finals. Carlton are now back in the top eight and control … Read more
Retiring Essendon great Dyson Heppell refused to be handed a farewell AFL game if he didn’t deserve it. The 32-year-old was dropped after the Bombers’ Round 20 loss to St Kilda and has since announced 2024 would be his last year in the game. Bombers coach Brad Scott could have recalled the former captain for … Read more
Josh Rachele has kicked the match-winner as an extraordinary Adelaide comeback sunk Essendon in a thriller at Marvel Stadium on Friday night. The Crows kicked eight straight goals to lead by 36 points just minutes before half-time, but a barnstorming comeback through to early in the fourth put the Bombers on the path to victory. … Read more
St Kilda have renewed their interest in Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel despite a failed trade attempt last year, according to 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary. The Saints made a play for Shiel last year, but pulled out because of concerns around his body after he managed just 12 games due to form and injuries. … Read more
Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL umpiring department to give clubs a heads-up if they plan to crack down on a particular rule. Last week, umpires were particularly stringent on requiring the ball to travel 15 metres for a mark, and red-hot on calling play-on. Scott’s brother, Geelong coach Chris Scott, said it … Read more
