The Latest Breaking News from Dean Solomon

Essendon ex-caretaker coach makes call on future

Essendon coach Mark McVeigh wanted Dean Solomon on his coaching staff and the former caretaker has made a call on his future.

AAP · Sep 18

Battling Bombers put timeline on coaching decision

Essendon's next senior coach is set to be named in the days following the last-placed club's final home-and-away match of the season against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Aug 20

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney.

AAP · Aug 16

Key Bomber too down on confidence for AFL level

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says defender Ben McKay doesn't have the form or confidence to play at AFL level at the moment.

AAP · Aug 2

'Time has come': Essendon caretaker to meet hierarchy

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon will soon formally meet with hierarchy, but remains tight-lipped on whether he'll bid for the fulltime head coaching role.

AAP · Jul 30

Bombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans.

AAP · Jul 25

Good to go: Caddy to face Hawks after heart scare

Emerging Essendon star Nate Caddy has been told his heart won't be put at risk by playing against Hawthorn on Saturday.

AAP · Jul 23

No room for complacency as Giants face battling Bombers

Having been in the deep end with Essendon himself, GWS defender Jayden Laverde has warned of complacency against the last-placed Bombers.

AAP · Jul 18

Bombers have 'no idea' if Merrett will request trade

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has dismissed suggestions Zach Merrett has checked out of the Bombers as the club prepares for him to request another trade.

AAP · Jul 15

Hird momentum grows, Solomon 'consumed' by Bombers job

Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role.

AAP · Jul 15