The Latest Breaking News from Ben Rutten

'No clarity': Port keep options open in Butters deal

Port Adelaide's football boss says the club has an open mind about compensation for Zak Butters as the star prepares to pick the team he wants to play for.

AAP · Sep 2

Scott the latest casualty as Essendon bomb again

After six-straight losses this season and 7931 days since winning a final, Essendon have decided Brad Scott isn't part of the solution.

AAP · May 26

How new coach Carr is driving Port Adelaide's remodel

Josh Carr, about to oversee his first official training session as Port Adelaide's head coach, is bullish about his remodelled off-field support staff.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

Brad Scott appointed Essendon AFL men's head coach

Scott returns to the AFL coaching ranks, as the Bombers finally settle on a replacement Ben Rutten, who was sacked last month.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Axed Bombers coach Rutten joins Tigers

Ben Rutten has joined Richmond's coaching ranks less than a month after being sacked as Essendon coach.

AAP · Sep 16, 2022

Hird, Solomon in Bombers' coaching race

Essendon great Tim Watson says the Bombers don't need a saviour to reunite the AFL club, after James Hird interviewed for their vacant head coaching role.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022

James Hird interviews for Essendon head coaching job

James Hird could make a return to Essendon in his former position as head coach after being interviewed for the vacant role by the club.

ABC News · Sep 14, 2022

Hird interviews for Essendon coaching job

James Hird has put his hand up for Essendon's vacant AFL head coach job and has already been interviewed by the Bombers' selection panel.

AAP · Sep 14, 2022

Ross Lyon turns down offer to apply for Essendon AFL head coach role

Ross Lyon rejects overtures from Essendon after being approached to be an applicant for the position opened up by Ben Rutten's sacking.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Lyon rejects Essendon coaching overtures

Former St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has rejected Essendon's approaches about becoming the next coach of the AFL club, multiple reports say.

AAP · Sep 7, 2022