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Essendon Bombers

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The Essendon Football Club, commonly called the Bombers, is an Australian rules football club based in Melbourne and founded in 1872. It was one of the clubs in the Victorian Football League's inaugural 1897 season and now competes in the Australian Football League. Essendon wears red and black, plays senior men's and women's football, and has won 16 VFL/AFL premierships.

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How many premierships have the Essendon Bombers won?

The Essendon Bombers have won 16 VFL/AFL premierships, tied with Carlton for the most in the competition's history. Their most recent premiership came in 2000 under coach Kevin Sheedy.

When was the Essendon Football Club founded?

Essendon was founded in 1872 in Melbourne, making it one of the oldest Australian rules football clubs still in existence. It was one of the eight foundation clubs of the Victorian Football League when it was formed in 1897.

Who is tied with Essendon for the most VFL/AFL premierships?

The Carlton Blues are tied with Essendon at 16 VFL/AFL premierships each, the highest total in the competition's history. Collingwood sits just behind with 15 premierships as of the mid-2020s.

What are the Essendon Bombers' club colors and nickname origin?

Essendon wears black and red, and the 'Bombers' nickname derives from the club's proximity to the RAAF base at Essendon during World War II. The club's emblem and merchandise prominently feature the bomber aircraft imagery.

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