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Kangaroos back misfiring spearhead to find form

After another wayward outing in front of goal, North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey has been backed to soon rediscover his best.

AAP · Jun 28

Bombers in 'swamp' as Solomon talks on coaching chances

Dean Solomon remains undecided if he will go through Essendon's process of choosing a permanent leader after the club selected a panel to pick the next coach.

AAP · Jun 28

Bombers next as North aim to keep building momentum

Last weekend wasn't pretty, but North Melbourne's scrappy win over Richmond means they improved to 7-7 and will start firm favourites against Essendon.

AAP · Jun 27

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'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

Essendon have announced the five-person panel that will pick their next senior coach, with James Hird having made it clear he wants to have the role again.

AAP · Jun 26

Dockers make big ruck call, Weitering still not ready

Mason Cox has lost his position as Fremantle's second ruck option, with his lean run of form costing him a spot for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast.

AAP · Jun 25

'Punches you in the face': Solomon focused on coaching

As speculation continues about who will coach Essendon beyond this season, Dean Solomon says he is focused on improving the team now.

AAP · Jun 25

'Dark moments': Merrett slams reporting of his future

In a revealing confession, Essendon star Zach Merrett has detailed some "dark moments" due to the ongoing speculation about his future in the AFL.

AAP · Jun 24

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AFL:King hails Demons' emotional strength after Bombers win

Melbourne have gone to 8-0 at the MCG this year after Max Gawn and Kysaiah Pickett led the Demons to a 45-point triumph over lowly Essendon.

AAP · Jun 13

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:Essendon star badly hurt as Melbourne monster Bombers

Kysaiah Pickett's superb season has continued, starring along with Max Dawn in Melbourne's 45-point triumph over struggling, injury-hit Essendon at the MCG.

AAP · Jun 13

King hails Demons' emotional strength after Bombers win

Melbourne have gone to 8-0 at the MCG this year after Max Gawn and Kysaiah Pickett led the Demons to a 45-point triumph over lowly Essendon.

AAP · Jun 13

Fritsch fires back to form for Demons ahead of Bombers

After managing no goals in four of his previous five games, one of Melbourne's most dangerous forwards starred in their King's Birthday win.

AAP · Jun 12

Lions premiership forward to make long-awaited return

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood will play his first game in almost a year when the Lions face Richmond in Hobart.

AAP · Jun 11

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AAP · Jun 11

AFL:Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward.

AAP · Jun 11

Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward.

AAP · Jun 7

AFL:Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

AAP · Jun 7

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

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AAP · Jun 7

Blues overrun Bombers amid latest AFL clock furore

Carlton overcame a 23-point deficit to beat Essendon at the MCG and continued their unlikely push for a wildcard finals berth under interim coach Josh Fraser.

AAP · Jun 5

The Blues are coming: Bombers next on Carlton hit list

Carlton are a perfect 3-0 under interim coach Josh Fraser and will start hot favourites when they take on last-placed Essendon at the MCG on Sunday.

AAP · Jun 4

AFL:Solomon part of Hird dream team? It's news to him

Essendon great James Hird is interested in coaching the Bombers, and he would bring a dream team with him in a bid to dig the club out of its current hole.

AAP · Jun 4

Solomon part of Hird dream team? It's news to him

Essendon great James Hird is interested in coaching the Bombers, but interim coach Dean Solomon says he is yet to speak to his former teammate.

AAP · Jun 2

AFL:Bombers great wants Hird put through process

Terry Daniher has echoed Matthew Lloyd's sentiments in urging Essendon to put James Hird through the right process as the club seeks to appoint a new coach.

AAP · Jun 2

Bombers great wants Hird put through process

Terry Daniher has echoed Matthew Lloyd's sentiments in urging Essendon to put James Hird through the right process as the club seeks to appoint a new coach.

AAP · Jun 1

AFL:Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

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