Essendon Bombers AFL News

Windy Hill redevelopment a boon for Dons
Essendon CEO Ian Robson says the Bombers will get a competitive advantage from the Windy Hill redevelopment »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Bombers bewildered by McPhee departure
Essendon players were surprsied and disappointed by Adam McPhee's decision to leave the club and nominate for the pre-season draft, says Mark McVeigh »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Ball behaviour demands scrutiny
Essendon CEO Ian Robson says Luke Ball's refusal to speak to clubs ahead of the national draft should be investigated by the AFL »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

McPhee quits the Bombers
Utility Adam McPhee has rejected the club's contract offer and will nominate for the pre-season draft »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Essendon stands down as chairman
Essendon chairman Ray Horsburgh has told the club he will stand down from the position in December »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Surgery setback for Neagle
Key forward Jay Neagle will not resume full training until the beginning of next year after undergoing groin surgery »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

McPhee still a Bomber, for now
Adam McPhee is part of Essendon's second list lodgement to the AFL as his contract negotiations continue »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

D-Day for McPhee
Utility Adam McPhee has failed to train with the Bombers as the club awaits a decision on his contract negotiations »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Dons confident on McPhee, Welsh
Essendon chief executive Ian Robson is confident that looming discussions with Adam McPhee, Andrew Welsh and their respective managers will be positive »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au

Bombers Handed Tough 2010 Draw
Despite being handed a mere three trips outside of Victoria, the Bombers were handed the rough end of the pineapple following the release of the 2010 AFL Fixture on Friday. The Bombers will have to play the top four teams from 2009 twice including a 2010 season opener against reigning premier Geelong on Friday, March 26, at the MCG. 2010 AFL FIXTURE 1 GEELONG CATS FRI Mar-26 7:40pm Local MCG (A) 2 FREMANTLE SUN Apr-04 2:10pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 3 CARLTON SAT Apr-10 7:10pm Local MCG (A) 4 WEST COAST EAGLES FRI Apr-16 6:40pm Local Subiaco Oval (A) 5 COLLINGWOOD SUN Apr-25 2:40pm Local MCG (A) 6 HAWTHORN SAT May-01 7:10pm Local MCG (H) 7 PORT ADELAIDE SAT May-08 2:10pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 8 ST KILDA SUN May-16 4:40pm Local Etihad Stadium (A) 9 RICHMOND SAT May-22 7:30pm Local MCG (H) 10 WESTERN BULLDOGS FRI May-28 7:40pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 11 SYDNEY SWANS SUN Jun-06 1:10pm Local SCG (A) 12 GEELONG CATS SAT Jun-12 7:10pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 13 HAWTHORN FRI Jun-18 7:40pm Local MCG (A) 14 ADELAIDE SAT Jul-03 7:10pm Local AAMI Stadium (A) 15 MELBOURNE SUN Jul-11 2:10pm Local MCG (A) 16 WEST COAST EAGLES SAT Jul-17 7:10pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 17 NORTH MELBOURNE SAT Jul-24 7:10pm Local Etihad Stadium (A) 18 ST KILDA FRI Jul-30 7:40pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 19 CARLTON FRI Aug-06 7:40pm Local MCG (H) 20 COLLINGWOOD FRI Aug-13 7:40pm Local MCG (H) 21 BRISBANE LIONS SUN Aug-22 2:10pm Local Etihad Stadium (H) 22 WESTERN BULLDOGS FRI Aug-27 12:00am Local Etihad Stadium (A) »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz

Bombers Head West For 2010 NAB Cup
Essendon will kickoff the 2010 Pre-Season NAB Cup with a Friday night clash against West Coast at Subiaco Oval on Friday February 12 2010. If the Bombers manage to overcome the Weagles, they will play the winner of the Adelaide-Port Adelaide clash in Round 2 of the competition. 2010 NAB CUP FIXTURE NAB CUP ROUND 1 Friday, February 12 West Coast v Essendon @ Subiaco Saturday, February 13 Adelaide v Port Adelaide AAMI Stadium Hawthorn v Richmond Aurora Stadium Sunday Feburary 14 Western Bulldogs v Brisbane @ Manuka Oval Friday, February 19 St Kilda v Collingwood Etihad Stadium Saturday, February 20 Sydney v Carlton Balcktown Olypic Park Sunday, February 21 Geelong v North Melbourne Etihad Stadium Fremantle v Melbourne Subiaco Oval ROUND 2 – February 25-28 9 Winner Match 1 Vs Winner Match 2 10 Winner Match 3 Vs Winner Match 4 11 Winner Match 5 Vs Winner Match 6 Etihad Stadium 12 Winner Match 7 Vs Winner Match 8 Etihad Stadium ROUND 3 – March 5-6 13 Winner Match 9 Vs Etihad Stadium 14 Winner Match 11 Vs Etihad Stadium GRAND FINAL – March 13 15 Winner Match 13 Vs Winner Match 14 (Venue to be determined by AFL) »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: Bomber Blitz

Bombers face a tough task
Essendon has been handed a challenging draw in 2010, facing all of 2009's top four teams twice »
Added: 4 months ago, Source: AFL.com.au