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Former club soccer boss joins Bombers board

Essendon have gone outside the AFL to fill the casual vacancy on their board following the dramatic resignation of president David Barham.

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Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil

Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for Hawthorn.

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AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave

A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a "big softie" around his family.

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Essendon must stop pining for the past after finding a semblance of stability

The Bombers are on the right path under coach Brad Scott but need to resist the urge to jump at shadows after a crushing defeat to the Bulldogs

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Bombers appoint Eagles' Vozzo as CEO

Essendon have chosen West Coast administrator Craig Vozzo as their new chief executive following the disastrous one-day appointment of Andrew Thorburn.

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Bombers say football program lacked unity

Essendon have released more details of the review into the troubled AFL club, acknowledging the players lack fitness and the football department lacks unity.

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Ex-NAB boss Andrew Thorburn appointed Essendon AFL CEO

Andrew Thorburn — who was NAB chief executive from 2014 to 2019 — replaces Xavier Campbell, with the Bombers describing the appointment as a "significant step forward" for the club.

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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.

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Legend Madden weighs in on Essendon saga

Ex-Essendon board member Simon Madden hopes the instability at the strife-torn AFL club can finally end following another period of turmoil.

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Walls, Lewis to help Bombers coach search

Robert Walls and former Hawthorn star Jordan Lewis have been appointed part of a six-person committee to help find Essendon a new coach for the 2023 AFL season.

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Bombers CEO Campbell resigns

Essendon's turbulent week has claimed another big name with chief executive Xavier Campbell resigning three days after the AFL club sacked coach Ben Rutten.

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Essendon turmoil continues with departure of CEO Xavier Campbell

Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell has resigned after nearly nine years in the position as the AFL club’s state of flux continues

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Essendon part ways with coach Ben Rutten

Essendon have sacked Ben Rutten after two AFL seasons at the helm and are searching for their third coach in four years.

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How North Melbourne won and Essendon lost in the hunt for Alastair Clarkson

Results are not guaranteed at North Melbourne now they have Alastair Clarkson on deck, but the club has finally made the rest of the league notice them after years of an Arden Street slumber, writes Kyle Pollard.

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Essendon's Rutten uncommitted to coaching

Embattled Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he has "no expectations" regarding his future beyond Saturday night's clash with Richmond.

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Essendon admits to mishandling Ben Rutten coaching situation as Alastair Clarkson signs with North Melbourne

New Essendon president David Barham concedes mistakes were made as the Bombers left embattled coach Ben Rutten in the dark during their botched pursuit of Alastair Clarkson.

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Clarkson signing a must for the Bombers

Ben Rutten says he still has the support of his players amid speculation he could soon be sacked as coach of AFL club Essendon.

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