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'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.

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Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms

Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.

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Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain'

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.

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North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama

North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water.

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Winless Bombers out to reveal true character

Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.

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'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.

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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

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Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start

Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.

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'No passion': Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers

Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.

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Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do?

Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them

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'Demoralising': Bombers coach says give up or fight

Essendon coach Brad Scott says his club has two choices after copping another heavy defeat to start their AFL season.

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Port skipper injured as Bombers slump again

Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.

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A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach

Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.

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Mitchell rapt with Hawks' response to week in headlines

Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.

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Langford out to lift Bombers, injury curse

Essendon goalkicker Kyle Langford spent time in Qatar over summer to get his body right and is ready to hit the ground running against Hawthorn in round one.

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New Bombers skipper has Merrett in his corner

Months after Zach Merrett unsuccessfully attempted to leave Essendon, new skipper Andrew McGrath has been able to lean on his predecessor.

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Wanted Bomber now the enemy as Hawks prepare for battle

While he was desperate to get Zach Merrett to Hawthorn, coach Sam Mitchell says the star Bomber remains the enemy as the arch-rivals square off at the MCG.

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Moore back for Magpies, Dons to blood debutants

Opening-round winners Collingwood have received a further boost with news captain Darcy Moore is fit to play, while Essendon will name three debutants.

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Dons coach leaves Merrett to prepare his way for Hawks

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted join in the off-season.

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Awkwardness over: Merrett opens up on failed trade bid

Essendon midfielder Zach Merrett says he had dinner with teammates Nic Martin and Mason Redman to smooth the waters following his failed bid to join Hawthorn.

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Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness

Essendon star Zach Merrett has missed a training session because of illness, while fellow midfielder Jy Caldwell was dealing with a knee complaint.

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Origin to be Bomber's first game since failed trade

Essendon star Zach Merrett has been selected for Victoria, meaning February's State of Origin will be his first game since attempting to leave the Bombers.

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Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits

Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.

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Former Bombers skipper joins Collingwood coaches

Collingwood have signed a former Essendon captain as a development coach, while also pinching a ruck coach from AFL rivals Melbourne.

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Bombers ace gives insight into 'gruelling' overhaul

Essendon young gun Archie Roberts has described pre-season training session as "gruelling" after the Bombers brought in a new fitness team.

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