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Bombers return to Tiwi Each year, players from our men's and women's visit the Tiwi Islands for a cultural immersion experience. Our most recent group saw Isaac Kako, Jayden Nguyen and VFLW player Tayla Hart-Aluni spend the week there with a focus on cultural connection, community engagement and education. They were lucky enough to watch the Tiwi Bombers take the field in a local match too. Here's what they got up to over the five days: Brought to you by Brought to you by Fuelled by Brought to you by - - 04:41Kako and Busch media conferenceHear from Isaac Kako and Mia Busch ahead of the AFL Culture Heritage Series Round and AFLW Round 1. AFL - 03:24InterviewInterviewFour more years of SharpHear from Dyson Sharp following his contract extension. AFL - 02:30InterviewInterviewFarrow excited for Bombers futureHear from Jacob Farrow following his contract extension. AFL - 04:54HighlightsHighlightsRd 22 | All The GoalsWatch all the goals from Essendon's clash against the Cats in round 22. AFL - 05:20HighlightsHighlightsYoung guns lock in Bombers futureWatch the 2026 highlights of emerging stars Jacob Farrow and Dyson Sharp, who have both signed on with the Bombers until at least the end of 2030. AFL - 09:09Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 22 | Solly post-gameWatch Essendon’s press conference after round 22’s match against Geelong. AFL - 03:23InterviewInterviewRd 22 | The Last WordHear from Nic Martin following Essendon's loss to the Cats. AFL Interviews & media conferences - 03:24InterviewInterviewFour more years of SharpHear from Dyson Sharp following his contract extension. AFL - 02:30InterviewInterviewFarrow excited for Bombers futureHear from Jacob Farrow following his contract extension. AFL - 09:09Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 22 | Solly post-gameWatch Essendon’s press conference after round 22’s match against Geelong. AFL - 03:23InterviewInterviewRd 22 | The Last WordHear from Nic Martin following Essendon's loss to the Cats. AFL - - 11:51Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 22 | Solomon media conferenceHear from Dean Solomon ahead of Essendon's round 22 clash against Geelong. AFL - 03:29InterviewInterviewRd 21 | The Last WordHear from Cam Roberts following Essendon's loss to the Crows. AFL - 08:16Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 21 | Solly post-gameWatch Essendon’s press conference after round 21’s match against Adelaide. AFL - - 11:21Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 21 | Solomon media conferenceHear from Dean Solomon ahead of Essendon's round 21 clash against Adelaide. AFL - 04:35InterviewInterviewRd 20 | The Last WordReflections from assistant coach Brent Stanton following Essendon's round 20 loss against Hawthorn. AFL - 07:51Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 20 | Solomon media conferenceWatch Essendon’s press conference after round 20’s match against Hawthorn. AFL - - 08:21Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 20 | Solomon media conferenceHear from Dean Solomon ahead of Essendon's round 20 clash against Hawthorn. AFL - - 05:08Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 20 | Sharp media conferenceDyson Sharp speaks to the media following his Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination for his stellar Challenge Round performance. AFL - 09:59Media ConferenceMedia ConferenceRd 19 | Solomon media conferenceWatch Essendon’s press conference after round 19’s match against GWS. AFL - 02:52InterviewInterviewRd 19 | The Last WordReflections from senior coach Dean Solomon following Essendon's round 19 win against GWS. AFL - 03:02InterviewInterviewRd 19 | McGrath post-gameHear from captain Andy McGrath following Essendon's round 19 win against GWS. AFL - Highlights - 04:54HighlightsHighlightsRd 22 | All The GoalsWatch all the goals from Essendon's clash against the Cats in round 22. AFL - 05:20HighlightsHighlightsYoung guns lock in Bombers futureWatch the 2026 highlights of emerging stars Jacob Farrow and Dyson Sharp, who have both signed on with the Bombers until at least the end of 2030. AFL - 08:20HighlightsHighlightsRd 22 | Match HighlightsThe Cats and Bombers clash in round 22 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. AFL - 00:50HighlightsHighlightsRd 22 | Brilliant Bombers go bang bang as elite Caddy and Farrow shows the wayNate Caddy drills a cracking long finish from the boundary before Jacob Farrow curls his second goal with class. AFL - 07:50HighlightsHighlightsRd 21 | All The GoalsWatch all the goals from Essendon's clash against the Crows in round 21. AFL - 08:17HighlightsHighlightsRd 21 | Match HighlightsThe Bombers and Crows clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. AFL - 00:56HighlightsHighlightsRd 21 | Bombers blast early doubleAngus Clarke and Peter Wright gets Essendon off to a flyer with the opening two majors of the match. AFL - - - 09:51HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | All The GoalsWatch all the goals from Essendon's win against GWS in round 19. AFL - 01:59HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | Sharp highlightsWatch the highlights and find out why Dyson Sharp received the Telstra AFL Rising Star nomination in round 19. AFL - 08:12HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | Match HighlightsThe Bombers and Giants clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. AFL - 00:29HighlightsHighlightsTeam Song: EssendonWatch the Bombers celebrate their round 19 win AFL - 03:15HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | Last two mins: Bombers hold nerve over Giants in upset of the seasonBombers fans, enjoy the last two minutes of the famous win over GWS in R19, 2026. AFL - 00:42HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | ‘You’re gone son!’: Bombers respond in manic finishSullivan Robey puts through this cool finish after Essendon’s manic forward pressure gets rewarded. AFL - 00:57HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | Surging Bombers spark crowd with three in no timeThree unanswered goals in quick succession sees Essendon open up a handy lead in the third-quarter. AFL - 00:27HighlightsHighlightsRd 19 | Flying Durham soars high with stunning grabSam Durham pulls down this towering grab late in the opening term to give Essendon some spark. AFL - - 02:34HighlightsHighlightsRd 18 | All The GoalsWatch all the goals from Essendon's clash against Brisbane in round 18. AFL - 08:20HighlightsHighlightsRd 18 | Match highlightsThe Lions and Bombers clash in round 18 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. AFL - 34:59Behind The BombersBehind The BombersCultural Heritage Series | Player MukbangEssendon players celebrate Cultural Heritage Series' Community Game by sharing their cultural backgrounds and trying traditional foods from different cultures. AFL - 04:41Behind The BombersBehind The BombersAFLW Pre-Season | Wood mic'd upGo inside an AFLW practice match with Natalie Wood. AFL - 06:16Behind The BombersBehind The BombersRd 19 | Artemis DebutGo behind the scenes of Jaxon Artemis' amazing AFL debut with Essendon. AFL - 00:43Behind The BombersBehind The BombersRd 19 | Artemis Debut AnnouncementWatch as Captain Andy McGrath announce the club’s Round 19 debutant, Jaxon Artemis, at the NEC Hangar on Thursday. AFL - - - - 05:11Behind The BombersBehind The BombersSharp mic'd up at trainingFollow Dyson Sharp around for a day of main training at The NEC Hangar. AFL - 02:45Behind The BombersBehind The BombersHarry Jones’ AFL Return after 402 DaysHear from Harry Jones as he returns to AFL after a 402-day recovery from injury, reflecting on his comeback and journey back to the game. AFL - 02:53Behind The BombersBehind The BombersRobey mic'd up at trainingGo inside training as Sullivan Robey is mic'd up ahead of Essendon's Rd14 clash against Melbourne. AFL Throwbacks - 00:33Fixture Throwback | He's gone the torpWatch as Dustin Fletcher unleashes a massive 80m torp in the Round Four clash against St Kilda in 2007. AFL - 01:12Fixture Throwback | Final-Quarter MasterclassIn Round 18, 2005, the Dons lit up Marvel Stadium with a spirited win over finals-bound Geelong. Scott Lucas was unstoppable up forward with 6 goals, while James Hird delivered a vintage final-quarter masterclass to inspire the team when it mattered most. AFL - 00:52Fixture Throwback | Winderlich's remarkable goalFour iconic calls, one unforgettable goal — relive the commentary from Jason Winderlich’s stunning boundary-line finish against the Bulldogs in Round 16, 2013. AFL - 01:10Fixture Throwback | Howlett lets looseRevisit Ben Howlett's five-goal haul against the Tigers in 2014. AFL - 01:05Fixture Throwback | Sam Drapers GOTYRevisit Sam Drapers GOTY against Gold Coast in 2022. AFL - 04:42Fixture Throwback | 2003 Elimination Final Interstate TriumphRelive Essendon dominating Fremantle by 44 points at Subiaco in the 2003 Elimination Final. James Hird was best on ground, and Matthew Lloyd kicked five goals in a memorable interstate win. AFL - 02:08Fixture Throwbacks | 2011’s Biggest UpsetRelive the thrilling final minutes of Round 15, 2011, as the Bombers pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season, toppling the high-flying Cats in a stunning finish. AFL - 04:30Fixture Throwbacks | Upset win at The GabbaWatch all the goals from Round 17 of 2022, as Essendon pulled off a stunning upset over Brisbane at The Gabba. AFL - 00:27Fixture Throwbacks | Durham's Dreamtime magicRelive round ten in 2023 when Sam Durham stole victory away from the Tigers in the dying moments of the game. AFL - 02:13Fixture Throwbacks | Seven goal PeterWatch as Peter Wright kicks a game-high seven goals to put away the Bulldogs in round 21, 2021 AFL - 00:47Fixture Throwbacks | Redman reacts to his 50m bombWatch Mason Redman relive his incredible 50m goal to get Essendon over the line against Sydney in Round 19, 2022. AFL - 03:48Fixture Throwback | Zaharakis relives the goal that changed everythingIn this exclusive interview, David Zaharakis takes us inside the moment that turned him into a household name. From the build-up to the chaos, the pressure, and the unforgettable roar of the crowd, this is the story behind one of the most iconic goals in AFL history. AFL - 01:05Fixture Throwbacks | Caddy's first goalRelive Nate Caddy slotting the first major of his career with a brilliant effort from the boundary, the last time Essendon came up against the Eagles. AFL - 01:14Fixture Throwback | Langford lights up The GabbaRelive the moment Kyle Langford kicks a then personal best 4 goals against the Lions in round 17 of the 2022 season. AFL - 01:14Fixture Throwback | Steven Alessio's game-winning playRelive Steven Alessio's mark over Jared Crouch and winning goal in Essendon's thrilling Round 19 clash against Sydney at Colonial Stadium on August 12, 2001. AFL - 01:03Fixture Throwback | Draper goes for a runRevisit Sam Drapers GOTY against Gold Coast in 2022. AFL - 00:23Fixture Throwback | Walla's wonderful snapRevisit Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's mercurial bounce in Essendon's hard-fought 2021 victory over Fremantle. AFL - 00:33Fixture Throwback | Breaking St Kilda's streakRelive the thrilling finish in 2009 when the Bombers ended the Saints' 19-game winning streak. AFL - 03:20Fixture Throwback | Dons' pressure blitzRevisit last year's win over Adelaide, which featured a frenzy of pressure acts. AFL - 00:29Fixture Throwback | Langford’s delightful Dees dribblerRe-watch forward Kyle Langford’s Goal of the Year contender in Essendon’s 2023 Gather Round win against Melbourne. AFL