In case you've missed it, see the major Bomber highlights from the wash up of round two and the lead up to round three thanks to Employment Hero.

Stinger's AFL return

Forward Jake Stringer will make his AFL return for Saturday night's clash with St Kilda at the MCG.

The 28-year-old made a successful return via Essendon's VFL side last week and will feature in his first senior game of the season.

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VFL Rd 1 | Stringer's highlights

Enjoy Jake Stringer's standout VFL performance.

Scotty James visits The NEC Hangar

Four-time Olympian, three-time World Champ and massive Dons fan Scotty James surprised the AFL playing squad with a visit on Thursday morning.

James spoke to the group about his habits as an elite athlete before taking in the main training session at The NEC Hangar.

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Scotty James' day at The NEC Hangar

Australian snowboarder and four-time Olympian Scotty James dropped into The NEC Hangar to chat with the AFL players, have a kick and meet some staff that are big fans.

New club podcast launched

Introducing One on One, the Bombers' newest club podcast brought to you by TRADIE.

After the unfortunate lapse of one-season sensation Rish & Rath, incumbent co-host Andy McGrath has kept the elements of his predecessor podcast alive in the newest Essendon version of audio storytelling.

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One on One | Andy's Tik Tok famous moment

See Andy McGrath's stunning rise to Tik Tok stardom with his infamous Best Man dance at Darcy Parish's wedding.

Dropping at 5pm every Tuesday, McGrath will bring out the raw and unfiltered stories behind some of Essendon's and society's most famous faces.

In the introductory episode, McGrath details:

  • What the first season of One on One will entail
  • The demise of Rish & Rath
  • His off-season abroad 
  • Being the best man at Darcy Parish's wedding

Listen to the episode below or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

AFLW Bombers lock away 25 players for season eight

Essendon announced 25 players have recommitted to the club ahead of the 2023 AFLW Season.

Reigning Best and Fairest winner Maddy Prespakis and co-captains Bonnie Toogood and Steph Cain headline the exciting group.

Every player who finished in the Bombers’ top 10 in the 2022 AFLW best and fairest has re-committed to the club, including Daria Bannister, Jacqui Vogt, Catherine Phillips, Stephanie Wales, Georgia Gee, Sophie Van De Heuvel and Paige Scott.

VFLW Dons unfurls 2023 Premiership flag

VFLW 2022 co-captains Mia-Rae Clifford and Georgia Nanscawen unveiled the Premiership flag ahead of Essendon's round one clash against Box Hill.

Past and present stars of the flag success were in attendance for the pre-game ceremony at The NEC Hangar.

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VFLW premiership flag unveiled

Watch as 2022 co-captains Mia-Rae Clifford and Georgia Nanscawen unveil the premiership flag ahead of our round 1 clash against the Box Hill Hawks.

Brad Scott's weekly presser

Senior coach Brad Scott chatted with the media ahead of Essendon's round three clash against St Kilda.

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Rd 3 | Scott media conference

Senior coach Brad Scott chats with the media ahead of our round three clash against St Kilda.