The Latest Breaking News from David Barham

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.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

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.

AAP · Sep 22, 2025

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.

AAP · May 22, 2025

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

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.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

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.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

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.

AAP · Aug 24, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2022

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.

AAP · Aug 20, 2022

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.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022