The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Welsh

President talks up Bombers as Merrett weighs up future

Essendon president Andrew Welsh has spoken expansively about the issues facing the AFL wooden spooners as they await Zach Merrett's call on his playing future.

AAP · Sep 23

Why 'Spike' is well-armed for unique Essendon challenge

Mark McVeigh will have to mend a sharply divided club in his return to Essendon, having beaten a fascinating path back to the Bombers since retiring in 2012.

AAP · Aug 25

Essendon outline plan for Hird after head coach snub

Essendon's new coach Mark McVeigh says he will speak with James Hird about a potential role at the AFL club ahead of the 2027 season.

AAP · Aug 24

AFL:Bombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.

AAP · Jun 13

Bombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.

AAP · Jun 13

AFL:Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers

Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as the Bombers do not rule out the return of James Hird.

AAP · May 26

Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

AAP · May 26

AFL:Hird return not ruled out as Bombers sack coach

After sacking coach Brad Scott, Essendon are not ruling out any options for his replacement - and that includes a potential James Hird return.

AAP · May 26

Demons great calls on PM in rallying cry for Daniher

Garry Lyon has called on all AFL fans - all the way to the nation's top office - to throw their support behind FightMND after Neale Daniher died aged 65.

AAP · May 25

From the Pocket: Essendon have all the hallmarks of a team deep in rebuild – just not the stomach to acknowledge it

The Bombers’ coach Brad Scott and new president Andrew Welsh have been reluctant to utter the AFL’s most dreaded word but it would provide clarity

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25