The latest from Bomberland ahead of round 23.
Bombers edge out Roos in tight finish
Essendon held off North Melbourne by nine points in a close encounter at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
Led by a 32-disposal, three-goal effort from wingman Nic Martin, the Bombers held firm to withstand a late rally from the Roos.
Second-gamer Elijah Tsatas booted his first AFL major, while Kyle Langford continued his outstanding form with a three-goal outing.
Big names return for giant clash
The Bombers will welcome back stars Sam Draper and Jake Stringer for their crunch clash with GWS on Saturday.
Draper makes his first appearance since round 13 after being sidelined with a hip injury, while Stringer has overcome the foot troubles that saw him miss the previous three matches.
AFLW Bombers complete first practice match
Essendon’s AFLW side hosted its first practice match at Windy Hill on Sunday, where they will host four home games during the upcoming season.
The Bombers were outdone by 32 points to a strong North Melbourne side, but not without some positive signs for the emerging group, fighting back with a solid second half effort.
Daria Bannister, Maddy Prespakis, and new recruit Brooke Brown were among the best on the day for the Bombers.
A trip to Perth awaits, with the Bombers taking on the West Coast Eagles in another practice match this Sunday at Mineral Resources Park, kicking off at 12:30pm AWST.
Essendon host AFLW season launch
The Bombers continued an exciting week for their AFLW squad, hosting its annual season launch and jumper presentation for the playing group.
Club President David Barham and AFLW Senior Coach Natalie Wood addressed the room on the night, highlighting the excitement around the club’s second season in the competition.
Scotty James joins One on One
Four-time Olympic snowboarder and devoted Bombers fan Scotty James joined Andrew McGrath in a special episode of the One on One podcast this week.
The five-time Winter X Games champion takes a deep dive into the rigours of professional sport, his approach to pressure situations, as well as his love for the Bombers.
