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Why the return of this former Essendon official would be a smart move in coach search
His personal view of Solomon or Hird is unknown, but his work history would suggest he would want a thorough process.…
James Hird coaching Essendon again sounds bonkers. Which is why it might just happen
It is worth holding an image of Hird hacking his way through the Colombian jungle as you read over coming days and weeks about his chances of coaching Essendon.…
‘First I heard of it’: Solomon responds to Hird’s Essendon ‘all-star’ coaching package
Dean Solomon’s inclusion in an all-star team being assembled by James Hird to coach Essendon next year is news to Dean Solomon.…
Bartel responds to Essendon links
Jimmy Bartel weighs in on reports he could be set to join Essendon as part of James Hird's coaching team.…
Essendon have asked for draft assistance. This is why they should get it
Put aside how many games other clubs lost in successive years to prove how hopelessly bad they were and think bigger picture: Essendon have not been successful for two decades.…
‘Not one bit’: Dean Solomon denies behind-the-scenes Scott talks at Essendon
Dean Solomon says his relationship with former coach Brad Scott was strong, and he will not apply for the senior coaching position during the season.…
When Hird talks, players listen: Star’s footy journey since leaving Essendon
James Hird has been hands-on as coaching director at Port Melbourne in the VFL, but is it enough to ready himself to return as Essendon coach?…
Who even wants the job? Hird is now a political problem for Essendon
James Hird’s pitch is tribal. The brilliance of the campaign, intended or not, is that it creates momentum for him, may dissuade other candidates, and is founded in Essendon patrio…
‘He wouldn’t muck this up’: Why Sheedy is backing a Hird return
Club great Kevin Sheedy has spoken about a potential James Hird return to Essendon, as the Bombers face calls to clarify whether Hird has all but been assured of the top role.…
James Hird responds to calls to become Essendon's next coach
James Hird reveals he'd "love" the coaching at Essendon, if he's the right man for the job.…
James Hird reponses to calls to become Essendon's next coach
James Hird reveals he'd "love" the coaching at Essendon, if he's the right man for the job.…
Carlton or Essendon: Which team would you rather coach?
Both “power” clubs are hunting for new coach. We examine the spine, midfield, upside and short-term prospects of each to declare which team actually has most to work with.…
Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow
Essendon finds itself at a clear demarcation point after sacking Brad Scott as the shadow of James Hird once again looms large over the troubled club.…
One win in 24 matches is bad, but this moment showed the joy was gone from Essendon
The Brad Scott era started well on the field, but it was undermined from the moment it began when Kevin Sheedy made his dissenting vote on the coaching decision public.…
Bombers rebuild continues as they take damaging left-footer as mid-season No.1
The unexpected loss to Richmond may have cost Brad Scott his job as senior coach, but it was the sliding doors moment which made Jaxon Artemis a Bomber.…
Could James Hird really return as Essendon coach?
Former Hawk Jordan Lewis, who was on the subcommittee to select Brad Scott as Essendon coach in 2022, talked Hird up on Tuesday.…
Special podcast episode: Inside the Brad Scott departure
It was a ruthless move by the Bombers board. But in the end, their loyal fans just needed a ray of hope.…
Essendon’s president told me he believed Scott would be their next flag coach. Here’s what changed
Andrew Welsh’s comments endorsing the coach stand as a source of embarrassment for Essendon today, as Scott became the latest coach to disappear down the Tullamarine trap door.…
Essendon sacks struggling coach Scott
Essendon has sacked coach Brad Scott after one win in 25 weeks.…
Breaking: Brad Scott sacked as Essendon coach
Essendon sacks head coach Brad Scott as the Bombers languish at the bottom of the AFL ladder.…
Essendon part ways with coach Brad Scott
Essendon have parted ways with Brad Scott.…
Former great declares Bombers 'worst side in competition'
The Sunday Footy Show panel dissect Essendon's disastrous performance in the Dreamtime at the G game against Richmond on Friday night.…
Former greats declares Bombers 'worst side in competition'
The Sunday Footy Show panel dissect Essendon's disastrous performance in the Dreamtime at the G game against Richmond on Friday night.…
‘Worst side in the competition’: Lloyd savages Essendon as pressure mounts on Brad Scott
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd said the Bombers lacked confidence in their use of the ball – and the coach was to blame. But young gun Archie Roberts is standing by Brad Scott.…
Multiple arrests at Essendon-Richmond match
More than a dozen footy fans were kicked out of the Essendon-Richmond match at the MCG, accused of disruptive and offensive behaviour.…
Planning a footy trip in round 11. The dilemma facing Essendon coach Brad Scott
Essendon have one miserly win on the board, but still don’t have an identity, according to a premiership coach.…
Crowd boos Essendon star winning best on ground award
Richmond fans were not happy with Darcy Parish winning the award.…
Essendon skipper cops suspected 'broken jaw'
Essendon Bombers skipper Andy McGrath is lead off the field before half time after a suspected broken jaw.…
Double injury blow for Essendon
Both Sam Durham and Matt Guelfi are ruled out of the match against Richmond due to injuries.…
AFL LIVE: Dons fans hope Dreamtime game doesn’t become nightmare fuel as Tigers, Bombers clash at the ’G
The Tigers and Bombers chase a rare win as Dreamtime at the G returns for 2026 while in Perth, the Saints try to end Fremantle’s ominous winning streak. Follow along for live updat…
Lloyd's serious questions over Essendon coach
Matthew Lloyd doubts whether Brad Scott is the right man to coach Essendon.…
Merrett's future at Essendon clouded again
Essendon star Zach Merrett's future is up in the air once more, with club great Matthew Lloyd urging both parties to cut ties.…
Frustrated Zach Merrett weighs up his future again
Essendon star Zach Merrett is again weighing up his future at Tullamarine, with rival clubs increasingly of the belief the former captain will seek a trade at season’s end.…
Essendon’s bleak 2026 rolls on as small MCG crowd watches another Freo win
Never shy for a post-goal celebration, an omnipresent Patrick Voss fired his side to a rousing win against his former side, while Essendon’s difficult 2026 continues.…