# Essendon Official App

> The official app for Essendon

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl\_ess.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_ess.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afl.afl_ess.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Telstra Ltd
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 104,375
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (1,567 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2012-03-22
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afl.afl_ess.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.essendonfc.com.au](http://www.essendonfc.com.au/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement](https://www.telstra.com.au/privacy/privacy-statement)

## Description

Stay connected with the Essendon Official App. It puts the team at your fingertips with live scores, fixtures, ladders, pre-match guides, and in-app ticket management. Watch exclusive videos—from highlights to press conferences—and receive instant alerts for team announcements, breaking news, and match starts.

Get the latest news, match reports, season highlights, live scores, stats, and team selections as they happen. Dive into detailed player profiles and team stats, reliving key moments of the season, all in one pocketable app.

## Rankings

- #216,318 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.afl.afl_ess.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Essendon Official App for its comprehensive club news, updates, and multimedia content, which support their passion for the team. However, many experience persistent technical issues such as crashes, slow loading times, and difficulties accessing membership and ticket features. Additionally, privacy concerns arise from the app's demand for always-on location access, and users find repeated push notification prompts frustrating. These problems significantly hamper the overall user experience despite the app’s valuable content.

### Pros

- Provides comprehensive news and updates about Essendon AFL and AFLW teams.
- Easy to navigate and use for some users.
- Includes videos and club-related content appreciated by fans.
- Good resource for membership and ticket information when functioning properly.
- Offers detailed club news including trades, drafts, and player updates.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or freezes, making it unreliable.
- Slow loading times and poor app performance compared to previous versions.
- Issues accessing membership cards, tickets, and related features in the app.
- App requests always-on location access, causing privacy concerns among users.
- Persistent push notification prompts even after users decline them.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afl.afl_ess.android)