Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers LIVE: Two of the AFL’s power clubs chase a vital win at the MCG We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Search Site Show subsections Federal election 2025 Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Title Deeds Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Carlton Blues vs Essendon Bombers LIVE: Two of the AFL’s power clubs chase a vital win at the MCG By Jon Pierik June 8, 2025 — 3.53pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 3.53pmInteractive: The road to the finals Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts The AFL’s best when close to goal Interactive: The road to the finals Good evening By Jon Pierik Hello and welcome to our AFL live blog. We have North Melbourne’s ‘home’ game against West Coast in Bunbury underway, before the marquee encounter of the day - Essendon and Carlton facing off at the MCG. First bounce is set for 7.20pm AEST. We are also awaiting the match review officer’s verdict on Tom Stewart’s bump on Gold Coast Sun captain Noah Anderson yesterday. Enjoy the evening to come. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate The Sydney Morning Herald Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025