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Bombers CEO saga no concern for AFLW side

Bonnie Toogood was more interested in dealing with the fallout from Essendon's AFLW loss to the Brisbane Lions than a CEO saga that was out of her control.

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Star Cat McDonald wins at AFLW Tribunal

The rough conduct charge against two-time Geelong best and fairest winner Amy McDonald has been thrown out at the AFLW Tribunal.

AAP

How Essendon and AGL entrench incumbent directors — and all that goes with them

Though from different realms, both companies deploy similar tactics to retain old directors and stonewall the new.

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Dockers seal deal for Demons ruck Jackson

Melbourne ruck young gun Luke Jackson has joined Fremantle after the Dockers, Demons and GWS worked together to secure a three-way AFL trade.

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Cats beat Bombers in charge to AFLW finals

Essendon's slim AFLW finals hopes have been all but extinguished after Geelong withstood a Maddy Prespakis star turn to snare a 15-point victory.

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Religious bill 'urgent' after Thorburn row

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor says religious views need to be protected, calling the treatment of Andrew Thorburn by Essendon "disgraceful".

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Essendon v church: how Andrew Thorburn fell from AFL grace

The club thought it was starting the week on a high. It took less than a day for all that to change

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Legal opinions split on whether Andrew Thorburn could argue discrimination over Essendon resignation

One lawyer says the matter contrasts with Israel Folau’s sacking, as views weren’t actually expressed

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‘That’s my Catholicism’: Daniel Andrews embarks on theological debate with archbishop over Essendon furore

Victoria’s premier denies he stirred division in the community following appointment of Andrew Thorburn

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Anglican Archbishop Philip Freier accuses Essendon of 'panic' over Andrew Thorburn appointment

The Anglican Archbishop for Melbourne warns organisations not to make a "knee-jerk response" to issues involving religious beliefs.

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A conflict in values between the club and a church at heart of Essendon saga

Let’s get one thing straight. Andrew Thorburn did not lose his job at Essendon because of his religious views.

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Anglican bishop lashes Thorburn AFL exit

The resignation of Andrew Thorburn as Essendon AFL chief executive after 24 hours in the role constitutes religious discrimination, the opposition leader says.

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Ex-Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn says linking faith and employment a ‘dangerous idea’

Thorburn, who resigned over links to church that condemns homosexuality, fears example will ‘reduce tolerance for others and diversity of thought’

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Andrew Thorburn had to choose between Essendon and his church – their values cannot be reconciled

Nobody said Thorburn could not hold a leadership position in society, he just couldn’t be CEO of a pro-LGBTQI+ football club

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Australian Rules-Essendon CEO quits after one day in the job over church links

Andrew Thorburn resigned as chief executive of Australian Football League club Essendon a day after his appointment following an immediate backlash over his links to a church that expressed opposition to homosexuality and abortion.

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Ex-Dons boss blasts AFL club's leadership

Paul Little says Essendon's bungled CEO appointment process is just one of a number of issues that are negatively affecting the AFL club.

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Where was Andrew Thorburn’s Christian faith when he was NAB’s CEO?

If Essendon’s now former CEO is so concerned about the importance of personal religious faith in public life, it’s strange the bank he ran committed so many crimes against its customers.

ABC News

Former Essendon chair Paul Little says AFL club is making 'too many' mistakes, following Andrew Thorburn resignation

Andrew Thorburn resigned his position as Essendon chief executive on Tuesday, after revelations he was the chair of a church that had articles against abortion and homosexuality on its website.

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Bull from a China shop

China used the riots in Honiara last year to stir hostility among Solomon Islanders against Australia and the United States, and Essendon Football Club is once again without a CEO after Andrew Thorburn quit after 30 hours on the job.

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'Sad' Thorburn hits out after Bombers exit

Andrew Thorburn claims his Christian faith is "unacceptable" to Australians after his dramatic exit as Essendon AFL chief executive after one day in the role.

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Andrew Thorburn resigns as Essendon CEO after one day over links to controversial church

Essendon says City on a Hill’s values are in ‘direct contradiction’ with its own, as Daniel Andrews labels its views on homosexuality and abortion ‘appalling’

AAP

McStay's move to Collingwood confirmed

Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent.

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New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn steps down

Essendon's newly appointed CEO, Andrew Thorburn, has stepped down after being associated with homophobic views through the Christian church he leads.

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Bombers CEO resigns amid church links

New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has resigned a day after the Bombers announced his appointment, due to his position at a controversial church.

ABC News

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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