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Essendon vs Western Bulldogs
Docklands 2026-04-05 19:20 Away
Western Bulldogs · 16-day break since Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval
Injury ListView injury list →
9
Total out
4
Test / 1 wk
1
2–3 weeks
1
4+ weeks
Possible returnees
Setterfield 1 week Caddy 1 weekCaddy will miss the round four clash against the Bulldogs due to the onset of delayed concussion symptoms following the Round 3 match against North Melbourne. Clarke TestClarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye. Fiorini Test
Available Players
DEF
Jayden Nguyen, Jordan Ridley, Max Kondogiannis
MID
Dyson Sharp, Elijah Tsatas, Harrison Jones, Nikolas Cox, Sullivan Robey
FWD
Hussien El Achkar, Liam McMahon, Rhys Unwin, Tom Edwards
RUC
Kayle Gerreyn, Nick Bryan
Not in last week's team · Not on injury list · 14 players
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17 of 18 0W · 3L · 61.8%
8 pts behind 10th
Last 3 Games · 0W 3LView fixtures →
L Hawthorn 83 – 145 Round 1
L Port Adelaide 70 – 133 Round 2
L North Melbourne 69 – 81 Round 3
Zero Hanger 2026-03-31
BREAKING: Port Adelaide star to join Victorian club
The decision comes as a host of AFL clubs have been vying for his services.
Essendon FC 2026-03-31
Why Hinkley would coach Essendon over Carlton - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-03-31
The 10 pivotal events that led to the downfall of Essendon and Carlton - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Essendon FC 2026-03-31
‘A red and black mess’: What’s keeping Bombers fans up at night - CODE Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-30
'No quality there': Matthew Lloyd reveals huge void Essendon are 'crying out' to fill - Nine
Herald Sun 2026-03-30
Dons star insists club is ‘definitely not rebuilding’ - Herald Sun
Essendon FC 2026-03-30
Bombers’ $1m payout problem, Voss has ‘one-month window’ as double AFL sacking fears grow - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-30
‘It’s an easy fix’: Caldwell says Bombers are not rebuilding - SMH.com.au
The Age 2026-03-30
‘It’s an easy fix’: Caldwell says Bombers are not rebuilding - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-03-30
2026 Anzac Day Appeal Launch - essendonfc.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-29
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers - AFL Round 4, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-29
Western Bulldogs vs Essendon Bombers - AFL Round 4, 2026 - Fox Sports
AFL 2026-03-29
Winless Bombers still have belief as unwanted record looms - afl.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-29
Failure fatigue: Is this the worst Essendon side ever? - SMH.com.au
The Age 2026-03-29
Failure fatigue: Is this the worst Essendon side ever? - The Age
AFL 2026-03-29
Bombers bracing for 'short-term pain' after 0-3 start - afl.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-29
‘Just look’: Dons’ list reality Scott isn’t ignoring... and why ‘more pain’ is still to come - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-28
Essendon one-game short of record streak - Fox Sports
AFL 2026-03-28
Cal-culations: The Bombers' major pain, the making of Harley, two-tier fears - afl.com.au
Herald Sun 2026-03-28
Dons greats defying club memo amid fears Scott’s not buying in - Herald Sun
The Age 2026-03-28
‘Cannot have this’: Xerri’s ugly incident takes the focus off Essendon’s 0-3 start - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-03-28
‘That’s a horrible look’: Roos star in hot water for shock act; Bombers slide to 0-3 - The Age
AFL 2026-03-28
Roos snap 10-year streak as Bombers edge closer to unwanted record - afl.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-28
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos - AFL Round 3, 2026 - Fox Sports
AFL 2026-03-28
Bombers bracing for 'short-term pain' after 0-3 start - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-28
Bombers swing late, late change for intriguing Roos battle. Follow it LIVE - afl.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-28
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos - AFL Round 3, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-28
Essendon Bombers vs North Melbourne Kangaroos - AFL Round 3, 2026 - Fox Sports
AFL 2026-03-28
TRSF: 'Frightening' Lions, dire straits at the Dons, new Pie's Daicos impact - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-27
Match Replay: Essendon v North Melbourne - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-27
Mini-Match: Essendon v North Melbourne - afl.com.au
Herald Sun 2026-03-27
Kangaroos brace for ‘Essendon of old’ - Herald Sun
SEN 2026-03-27
Dons v Roos, Scott v Clarko: Who has more to lose? - SEN
AFL 2026-03-27
Highlights: Essendon v North Melbourne - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-27
Scott left stunned as Dons stand still and cough up easy goal - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-27
VFL Match Replay: Essendon v North Melbourne - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-27
‘They’re starting to head towards that disaster territory’: Bombers on track to break unwanted record - afl.com.au
The Age 2026-03-27
Forget winning a final, these Bombers have a more pressing record to avoid - The Age
SEN 2026-03-26
R3 TEAMS | Bombers drop three, Star Roo returns - SEN
Herald Sun 2026-03-26
Essendon’s great failure: The ‘black hole’ that will sting for years - Herald Sun
Essendon FC 2026-03-26
Team Selection: Dons make four changes for North - essendonfc.com.au
AFL 2026-03-26
Clarkson says Roos expecting 'Essendon of old' - afl.com.au
AFL 2026-03-26
TEAMS: Roos veteran axed, Pies drop recruit, Bombers make FOUR changes - afl.com.au
SEN 2026-03-26
Saturday Fallout: Bombers officially in crisis mode - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-03-26
Essendon x Haych: New merch collab has launched - essendonfc.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-26
Expert AFL tips Round 3: Sunday thriller divides tipsters as Bombers set for more misery - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-26
Essendon’s great failure: The ‘black hole’ that will sting for years - CODE Sports
The Age 2026-03-26
Dons to unleash No.10 pick as Scott stands by Caddy comments - The Age
SEN 2026-03-25
The four changes Bombers made for Roos clash - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-03-25
The 'disturbing' hint from Essendon that could signal worst is yet to come - The Canberra Times
AFL 2026-03-25
Who wins R3? Crows' plight to continue, Damo's big Bombers call - afl.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-25
$3.6b Brisbane stadium unveiled; fresh details of Dons crisis talks, cyclone fears grow — AFL Daily - Fox Sports
AFL 2026-03-25
Scott clarifies Caddy comments, why he's 'optimistic' about Bombers' future - afl.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-25
Draft ‘busts’, breakout star exodus and Pick 1 regret: 10 list blunders that broke Bombers - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-24
Rival captain backs ‘stiff’ star over taunting; Bombers’ big backflip on Merrett — AFL Daily - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-24
Watson: Why Scott's Essendon job could be “under threat” - SEN
Fox Footy 2026-03-23
Bad smell that lingers... and who’s to blame for ‘impending doom’ — Bombers crisis broken down - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-23
Adrian Dodoro and Brad Scott top the list as Kane Cornes unveils ‘wheel of blame’ to explain Essendon disaster - 7NEWS
The Age 2026-03-23
‘Their best senior player doesn’t want to be there’: Dons great sums up their woes - The Age
AFL 2026-03-23
Match Previews R3: Essendon v North Melbourne - afl.com.au
The Age 2026-03-23
Blame Brad Scott if you like, but these senior Essendon players should be on notice - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-03-23
TYREPOWER - There Is A Dark Cloud Surrounding The Essendon Football Club - (SEN BREAKFAST) - Sport Nation
Herald Sun 2026-03-22
‘Adapt or die’: No more excuses Bombers, it’s time to stand up - Herald Sun
Fox Footy 2026-03-22
‘Selfishness ... butchered it’: Coach rips into embarrasing side as Dons already ‘demoralised’ - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-22
Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers - AFL Round 2, 2026 - Fox Sports
AFL 2026-03-22
Cal-culations: Bombers hit early turbulence, why King should reject Vic giants - afl.com.au
SEN 2026-03-22
Broken Bombers: The dark cloud gathering over Essendon - SEN
Fox Footy 2026-03-22
Port Adelaide Power vs Essendon Bombers - AFL Round 2, 2026 - Fox Sports
The Age 2026-03-22
‘It’s too familiar’: Why Essendon are a bottom four side, and no one is surprised - The Age
The Age 2026-03-22
Nightmare start as Scott says Dons ‘demoralised’; Eagles end big losing streak; Voss fined over taunt - The Age
The Age 2026-03-22
The issues Essendon must address to finally rise from the doldrums - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-03-20
The highly experienced bio-mechanist and strategist joined Essendon at the start of the 2024 season. - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-18
Watson: There is "no evidence" that the Bombers are pushing out Scott - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-03-17
Essendon legend responds after whispers emerge of shock coaching change at Bombers - Yahoo News Australia
The Age 2026-03-17
‘Everyone’s had enough’: Essendon legend Hird thinks Merrett will stay with the club - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-03-16
BARRETT: Bombers keep failing Merrett. No wonder he still wants out - afl.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-16
‘Not a big club’: Great’s scathing Bombers fall from grace claim as trade ‘miss’ to ruin next decade - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-16
Watson: Essendon is a big club, not a successful club - SEN
SEN 2026-03-16
Watson: Essendon is a big club, not a successful club - SEN
Fox Footy 2026-03-16
‘What are they being taught?’: Dons’ elephant in room as fallen giant facing ‘decade of trouble’ - Fox Sports
SEN 2026-03-14
Has Essendon reached ground zero? - SEN
The Age 2026-03-14
Andrew McGrath speaks out about Zach Merrett after the Bombers’ wake-up call to start their season - The Age
Fox Footy 2026-03-13
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks - AFL Round 1, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-13
‘Like nothing I’ve seen’: After a bin fire 2025 the Bombers finally have cause for hope. This is why - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-13
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks - AFL Round 1, 2026 - Fox Sports
Fox Footy 2026-03-13
Essendon Bombers vs Hawthorn Hawks - AFL Round 1, 2026 - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-12
Season 2026 will be Toby McLean's first year at the Bombers. - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-10
Anthony Di Pietro appointed Vice President - essendonfc.com.au
Fox Footy 2026-03-10
‘Wasn’t the hardest part’: Merrett lifts lid on Dons trade saga in candid tell-all - Fox Sports
The Age 2026-03-10
‘You’re Essendon scum’: Inside the origins of footy’s most intense hatred - The Age
Fox Footy 2026-03-10
‘Don’t believe you’: Bombers coach opens up on trade saga and that Merrett rumour - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-04
Airwallex teams up with Essendon Football Club in multi-year deal - Mi-3.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-04
Exclusive series: The Lost Years Essendon investigation in full - CODE Sports
Essendon FC 2026-03-03
Pick Your Best 23 & Win a 2026 Team‑Signed Guernsey - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-03
Essendon Secures Airwallex as Co-Major Partner in Landmark Multi-Year Deal - ministryofsport.com
Essendon FC 2026-03-02
Bombers and Airwallex Fly Together in New Co-Major Partnership - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-03-01
Why Nas has ‘gone past’ Daicos; obvious Bombers consolation as star under cloud — 3-2-1 - Fox Sports
Essendon FC 2026-02-25
'I really feel like I am finding my way within the team': Sharp on finding his way at AFL level - essendonfc.com.au
The Age 2026-02-20
Brownlow medallist to miss at least a month; Bombers gun recommits; star mid’s horror run - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-02-19
Sam Durham to anchor Bombers’ new era - essendonfc.com.au
SEN 2026-02-18
"Thanks... I guess": Weddle never swayed by Bombers' offer - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-02-11
Tim Roberts Appointed as Essendon CEO - ministryofsport.com
Essendon FC 2026-02-11
Essendon names Tim Roberts as Chief Executive - Australasian Leisure Management Magazine
SEN 2026-02-11
Why Watson hasn't given up hope on Essendon - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-02-11
Bomberthon Returns - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-02-10
No homecoming for Serong, he’s a Docker for life; Essendon appoints chief from within; Viney to go under knife - The Age
Essendon FC 2026-02-10
Essendon announce CEO successor as Bombers retain Vozzo in new role - Zero Hanger
Essendon FC 2026-02-09
Essendon appoint Roberts as Chief Executive Officer - essendonfc.com.au
SEN 2026-02-09
Trade bait: Why Merrett is considering shock Dons extension - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-02-08
First NGA Talent ID session announced - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-02-05
New chapter for Windy Hill: $3.2m transformation underway - essendonfc.com.au
SEN 2026-02-04
Will Bombers offer $2 million for Butters? - SEN
Essendon FC 2026-02-03
Gallery: Essendon FC visits the Tiwi Islands - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-02-02
Essendon announce partnership with AutoGrab - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-01-25
Club Statement - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-01-21
Premiership Captain, champion midfielder, ‘Mosquito Fleet’ rover to be inducted into Essendon Hall of Fame - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2026-01-21
Luke Meehan appointed as AFLW Head of High Performance - essendonfc.com.au
SEN 2026-01-18
"Controversial": What is the Bombers' ceiling in 2026? - SEN
The Age 2026-01-12
How Jobe Watson found peace, and why he believes the drugs saga still weighs on Essendon - The Age
SEN 2025-12-18
Essendon's "Game of Thrones" style exposes worrying issues - SEN
Essendon FC 2025-12-17
Essendon Football Club CEO Craig Vozzo Steps Down - ministryofsport.com
Fox Footy 2025-12-17
Bombers shock as top chief quits after stormy 12 months in ‘one of the most difficult decisions’ - Fox Sports
The Age 2025-12-17
Sheedy laments Essendon’s talent drain; Star Saints forward has further surgery - The Age
Essendon FC 2025-12-16
Craig Vozzo steps down as Essendon CEO - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-12-15
2025 Board Election Result - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-12-15
Muir thanked for crucial role in the Club’s training facility - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-12-10
Dual Diploma students score roles with Essendon Football Club - RMIT University
Essendon FC 2025-12-09
‘Jeez, welcome to the league’: Sharp relishing training alongside idols - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-12-09
Essendon marks International Day of People with Disability at the NEC Hangar - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-12-08
Essendon Football Club delivers $195,700 to local sports clubs - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-12-07
2025 AFL Community Camp: Bendigo & Castlemaine - essendonfc.com.au
SEN 2025-12-03
Essendon confirm signing of Irish teenager - SEN
Essendon FC 2025-11-27
Essendon Football Club Reports 2025 Financial Result - ministryofsport.com
Essendon FC 2025-11-26
Official AFL Website of the Essendon Football Club - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-26
Official AFL Website of the Essendon Football Club - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-26
Official AFL Website of the Essendon Football Club - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-25
Merrett steps down as Essendon Captain - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-25
2026 guernsey numbers unveiled - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-25
Mooney: Merrett will win back Essendon supporters - SEN
The Age 2025-11-25
‘I have to live up to the hype’: Dons draftees eye Hawks blockbuster - The Age
Essendon FC 2025-11-24
2025 Financial Result - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-24
All you need to know about Wheelchair Football - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-23
Fujitsu General and Essendon Football Club conclude co-major sponsorship after 12-years - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-23
Inner sanctum: Bombers mark formal return to pre-season - essendonfc.com.au
SEN 2025-11-22
Why Dons were clearly one of the “big winners” of the AFL Draft - SEN
SEN 2025-11-20
Essendon draftee's heartwarming Bomber history - SEN
Essendon FC 2025-11-15
‘Everyone met him with open arms’: McGrath on the return of Essendon prodigal son Merrett - The Age
Essendon FC 2025-11-13
PUMA unveil Essendon’s 2026 guernseys - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-10
Official AFL Website of the Essendon Football Club - essendonfc.com.au
Essendon FC 2025-11-10
Prior to Wood turning her attention to coaching, she had an accomplished 17-year football career as a player. - essendonfc.com.au
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Essendon vs Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs · 16-day break since Adelaide @ Adelaide Oval
Round 5
Essendon vs Melbourne
Melbourne · 6-day break since Gold Coast @ M.C.G.
Round 6
Essendon vs Gold Coast
Gold Coast · 7-day break since Sydney @ Norwood Oval
Round 7
Essendon vs Collingwood
Collingwood · 9-day break since Carlton @ M.C.G.
Round 8
Essendon vs Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions · 6-day break since Adelaide @ Gabba
Round 9
Essendon vs Greater Western Sydney
Greater Western Sydney · 6-day break since Gold Coast @ Carrara
Round 10
Essendon vs Fremantle
Fremantle · 10-day break since Hawthorn @ Perth Stadium
Round 11
Essendon vs Richmond
Richmond · 5-day break since St Kilda @ Docklands
Round 12
Essendon vs West Coast
West Coast · 8-day break since Collingwood @ M.C.G.
Round 13
Essendon vs Carlton
Carlton · 9-day break since Geelong @ M.C.G.
Round 14
Essendon vs Melbourne
Melbourne · 5-day break since Collingwood @ M.C.G.
Round 16
Essendon vs North Melbourne
North Melbourne · 1-day break since Richmond @ M.C.G.
Round 17
Essendon vs St Kilda
St Kilda · 8-day break since Western Bulldogs @ Docklands
Round 18
Essendon vs Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions · 7-day break since Geelong @ Kardinia Park
Round 19
Essendon vs Greater Western Sydney
Greater Western Sydney · 7-day break since Geelong @ Sydney Showground
Round 20
Essendon vs Hawthorn
Hawthorn · 7-day break since Richmond @ M.C.G.
Round 21
Essendon vs Adelaide
Adelaide · 7-day break since Collingwood @ Adelaide Oval
Round 22
Essendon vs Geelong
Geelong · 7-day break since Collingwood @ M.C.G.
Round 23
Essendon vs Sydney
Sydney · 7-day break since Port Adelaide @ S.C.G.
Round 24
Essendon vs Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide · 7-day break since Melbourne @ Adelaide Oval
Disposals Leader
Archie Roberts
23.7 avg · 71 total · 3 games
# Player Total Avg Gms
1 Archie Roberts
71 23.7 3
2 Jye Caldwell
67 22.3 3
3 Zach Merrett
67 22.3 3
4 Andrew McGrath
64 21.3 3
5 Darcy Parish
64 21.3 3
6 Sam Durham
63 21.0 3
7 Zak Johnson
51 17.0 3
8 Jaxon Prior
48 16.0 3

Source: afltables.com · averages per game played

Source: afltables.com · averages per game played

9
Total out
4
Test / 1 wk
1
2–3 weeks
1
4+ weeks
3
TBC
Possible returnees
Setterfield 1 week Caddy 1 weekCaddy will miss the round four clash against the Bulldogs due to the onset of delayed concussion symptoms following the Round 3 match against North Melbourne. Clarke TestClarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye. Fiorini Test
Player Condition Timeline
Test / 1 Week
12. Will Setterfield Foot 1 week
30. Nate Caddy Concussion 1 weekCaddy will miss the round four clash against the Bulldogs due to the onset of delayed concussion symptoms following the Round 3 match against North Melbourne.
36. Angus Clarke Syndesmosis TestClarke sustained a syndesmosis injury at main training ahead of the Opening Round bye.
8. Brayden Fiorini Back Test
2–3 Weeks
39. Cillian Bourke Quad 2-3 weeks
4+ Weeks
37. Nic Martin ACL SeasonMartin tore his ACL in the round 18 clash against Richmond.
TBC
17. Vigo Visentini Hamstring 5-7 weeksVisentini injured his hamstring in the round one VFL match against Geelong.
18. Lewis Hayes ACL 7 weeksHayes suffered an ACL injury during his debut game against Sydney in round nine.
27. Mason Redman Knee 5-7 weeksRedman tore his meniscus in round two.

Source: essendonfc.com.au/injuries · updated

# Team P W D L F A Pts %
1 Gold Coast 3 3 0 0 384 201 12 191.0
2 Western Bulldogs 3 3 0 0 339 247 12 137.2
3 Fremantle 3 2 0 1 321 223 8 143.9
4 Sydney 3 2 0 1 318 228 8 139.5
5 Hawthorn 3 2 0 1 339 287 8 118.1
6 North Melbourne 3 2 0 1 288 247 8 116.6
7 Collingwood 3 2 0 1 244 213 8 114.6
8 Melbourne 3 2 0 1 290 302 8 96.0
9 West Coast 3 2 0 1 275 315 8 87.3
10 Geelong 3 2 0 1 247 285 8 86.7
11 Port Adelaide 3 1 0 2 290 275 4 105.5
12 Adelaide 3 1 0 2 241 241 4 100.0
13 Brisbane Lions 3 1 0 2 279 295 4 94.6
14 St Kilda 4 1 0 3 331 385 4 86.0
15 Greater Western Sydney 4 1 0 3 303 394 4 76.9
16 Carlton 3 1 0 2 221 303 4 72.9
17 Essendon 8 behind 10th 3 0 0 3 222 359 0 61.8
18 Richmond 3 0 0 3 174 306 0 56.9
Refreshing...