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Surgery for skipper as Bombers count cost of carnage

Andrew McGrath will miss at least three matches with a broken jaw after Essendon were hit hard by injuries in a disastrous loss to Richmond.

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'Finals like': Desperate Tigers pump up Dreamtime clash

Essendon and Richmond have experienced plenty of pain this season, but they are hoping to put on a good show in their 'Dreamtime at the 'G' clash.

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AFL:'Doesn't faze me': Bombers coach dismisses scrutiny

Essendon are under an intense spotlight as they and Richmond both nurse 1-9 records into their annual Dreamtime At The G clash.

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'Doesn't faze me': Bombers coach dismisses scrutiny

Essendon are under an intense spotlight as they and Richmond both nurse 1-9 records into their annual 'Dreamtime At The G' clash.

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AFL:'Absolute faith': Redman backs Bombers for Dreamtime

Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.

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'Absolute faith': Redman backs Bombers for Dreamtime

Essendon's horrible start last Sunday prompted a verbal barrage from coach Brad Scott, but the Bombers are confident of a better performance against Richmond.

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Bombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis

Essendon have won just one AFL game in almost a full year and face important games against fellow battlers Richmond and West Coast over the next two rounds.

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Fagan hits out at 'hero' parent for whiteboard leak

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".

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'Cry me a river': Bombers big improvers in Coast scare

Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away.

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Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record

Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak.

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'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs

Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

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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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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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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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'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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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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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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AFL 2026 predicted ladder part one: Collingwood on a cliff edge as time waits for no one

The Craig McRae-era Magpies play exhilarating football but their age profile makes you wince while other, younger teams are preparing to spike

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Merrett wins best and fairest, but Bombers exit looms

Essendon captain Zach Merrett is keen to leave for Hawthorn and has all but farewelled the Bombers after winning a sixth best and fairest award.

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