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Match Report
Match Report

Hawks beat Dons convincingly in season opener

Hawthorn defeat Essendon by 62 points under Friday night lights.

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match report
10:55

Rd 1 | Scott post-game

Watch Essendon’s press conference after round one’s match against Hawthorn.

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02:56

Rd 1 | The Last Word

Hear from assistant coach Ben Jacobs following Essendon’s loss to Hawthorn.

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Announcement
Announcement

The scarf wave is back: Bombers call upon fans to reignite famous pre-game tradition

Sea of red and black to take over MCG in Friday night's 60-second countdown.

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    Wave your scarf

    Wave your scarf

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  • 01:39

    Seeing Red | Hawks-Bombers rivalry

    Watch some of the best moments from the fierce rivalry between Essendon and Hawthorn.

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    Interview
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    Brad Scott on AFL360

    Brad sat down with the AFL 360 team for an in-depth discussion ahead of Essendon's round 1 clash against Hawthorn.

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    Behind The Bombers
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    Rd 1 | Triple Debut Announcement

    Watch as Senior Coach Brad Scott, Captain Andy McGrath, and teammate Isaac Kako announce the club’s Round 1 debutants, Dyson Sharp, Max Kondogiannis, and Huss El Achkar, at the NEC Hangar on Tuesday.

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    Ruck signs on

    Hear from Lachie Blakiston after he re-signs until 2028.

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    Media Conference
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    Rd 1 | Scott media conference

    Essendon Senior Coach Brad Scott speaks to the media ahead of the Round 1 clash against the Hawks.

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  • 02:24
    Interview
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    Pre-season | Johnson interview

    Hear from defender Zak Johnson on the verge of the Club's blockbuster season opener against Hawthorn.

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    Announcement
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    Bombers and Airwallex Fly Together in New Co-Major Partnership

    The Essendon Football Club is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with global financial platform Airwallex, who join the club as a Co-Major Partner.

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    Interview
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    Pre-season | Wright post-game

    Hear from Peter Wright following Essendon's clash against the Saints in the final pre-season hitout.

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Latest news
  1. Match Report
    Match Report

    Hawks beat Dons convincingly in season opener

    Hawthorn defeat Essendon by 62 points under Friday night lights.

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    match report
  2. Feature
    Feature

    Roberts ready for ‘emotional, fizzed up’ round one battle

    Third-year Bomber embracing monstrous build-up to Friday night footy.

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  3. Announcement
    Announcement

    Fiorini named for first Dons outing

    New recruit ready to make his mark as a Bomber.

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  4. Announcement
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    Team selection: Bombers locked in for massive season opener

    Four new faces, returning talls headline Dons' side to take on old rivals.

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    Essendon join forces with MOVA in exciting new partnership

    Renowned smart living brand on board as an official Club partner.

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    Seasoned high performance professional joins Dons.

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    Integral defender extends until 2027.

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    Smoking Ceremony and 2026 Season Preview

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    Gallery: 2026 Bachar Houli Foundation Iftar Dinner

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

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    Gallery: Airwallex Launch at Industry Beans

    Essendon unveil their new co-major sponsor, Airwallex, in Fitzroy at Industry Beans.

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