Essendon last played finals in the 2021 AFL season, when they finished eighth and lost the elimination final to the Western Bulldogs.

Quick scoop

  • Essendon qualified for the AFL finals in 2021, returning to September after missing in 2020.
  • They were bundled out in the first week, losing the elimination final to the Western Bulldogs by 49 points.
  • That 2021 elimination final is their most recent finals appearance; they have not played finals since.

So if you’re wondering “when did Essendon last play finals?”, the answer is: the 2021 elimination final against the Western Bulldogs.

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