The Latest Breaking News from Bombers

Essendon coach Ben Rutten is confident his team can bounce back from their 66-point loss to Geelong last week.

Fresh off five goals and 27 possessions on AFL debut, Essendon's Nic Martin has entered COVID-19 protocols and will miss the Bombers' round-two match.

Now every AFL team has played four quarters of football, it's time for fans to reassess. But regardless of their results, it's not all bad — Andrew McGarry looks at the hopeful signs for every club.

TAMPA, Fla. — DJ LeMahieu watched Trevor Story’s free agency closely. The two were teammates in Colorado, of course he had some interest where the shortstop would end up.

Geelong have been written off as being too old but the Cats have smashed an Essendon outfit supposedly on the rise by 66 points in their round-one AFL game.

Essendon star Jake Stringer will miss the Bombers' opening round AFL game against Geelong as he continues to be troubled by a persistent groin injury.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Yankees landed a much-needed shortstop, a former American League MVP and ended their on-going struggles with catcher Gary Sanchez in one move late Sunday night. The Bombers acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Josh Donaldson from the Twins for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela, an industry source confirmed.

TAMPA, Fla. — All winter, Gleyber Torres has heard the rumors.

St Kilda midfielder Hunter Clark could need surgery and Jack Billings is also injured after their pre-season win over Essendon.

Essendon have signed Tex Wanganeen and Nick Martin immediately after their AFL pre-season win over the Western Bulldogs.

Essendon stars Jake Stringer and Dylan Shiel have missed the AFL club's intra-club hit-out on Wednesday morning through injury.