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Solomon part of Hird dream team? It's news to him

Essendon great James Hird is interested in coaching the Bombers, but interim coach Dean Solomon says he is yet to speak to his former teammate.

AAP · Jun 4

Someone Has Officially Walked From I’m A Celeb & Fans Have Some Mixed Feelings

Deni Hines has officially walked from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! And fans have a lot of feelings about the self-elimination.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 27

Here’s The Full Cast List For I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2026

Celebrities are about to rumble in the jungle. Here's the full cast list for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out OF Here! Australia 2026.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 18

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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.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

'True, loyal': Draftee ready to answer Bombers call

A self-described true and loyal Essendon fan, draftee Dyson Sharp is ready to answer coach Brad Scott's call as the Bombers look to surge up the AFL order.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

Hird, Heppell and H-Man team up at Scleroderma pop-up

James Hird has thrown his support behind the latest initiative from 13-year-old Harrison Pennicott, who has autoimmune disease Scleroderma, and Dyson Heppell.

AAP · Sep 24, 2025

Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

AAP · Sep 23, 2025

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Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap

Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off

Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.

AAP · Aug 24, 2024

All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.

AAP · Aug 23, 2024

Bombers' Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.

AAP · Aug 21, 2024

Essendon's season crumbles in familiar fashion

Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.

AAP · Aug 16, 2024

Draper insists Bombers will fight on after 'heartbreak'

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper insists the Bombers won't be defined by their "heartbreaking" defeat against Gold Coast.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era

Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.

AAP · Aug 13, 2024

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AAP · Aug 13, 2024

Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires

Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.

AAP · Aug 7, 2024

Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put

Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Essendon want response after 'brutal' loss

Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath admits the shock defeat to Adelaide was "brutal" but the Bombers have no other choice than to look forward, not back.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Essendon review 'gutting' loss in 'gory' detail

Essendon coach Brad Scott insists he will make the most of an unsought opportunity as the Bombers seek to bounce back from their loss against Adelaide.

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AAP · Jul 18, 2024

Bombers swing axe, Eagle Darling still out of favour

West Coast forward Jack Darling has been overlooked for AFL selection despite the Eagles losing in-form spearhead Jake Waterman to a knee injury.

AAP · Jul 11, 2024

Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

Essendon determined to finally end Geelong hoodoo

Essendon have been bullied by Geelong for 20 years, but the Bombers can finally end the hoodoo in club great Dyson Heppell's 250th game.

AAP · May 15, 2024

Heppell buoyed as Bombers build solid AFL form

Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says he's having the most fun of his career, thanks to the Bombers' strong form and the people around him at the club.

AAP · Apr 15, 2023

Keep the lid on, Essendon coach Scott tells fans

Essendon coach Brad Scott wants his supporters to keep the proverbial lid on after banking his fourth win in five games as their coach.

AAP · Apr 9, 2023

Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers

Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role.

AAP · Apr 7, 2023

Bombers coach Scott brushes mounting Heppell criticism

Essendon coach Brad Scott accepts Dyson Heppell will be under the spotlight this season but has shrugged off criticism of the AFL club's former captain.

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