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Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

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AFL:Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.

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Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles

There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.

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AFL:Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Essendon take on West Coast in Perth in their first game under interim coach Dean Solomon following the decision to part ways with Brad Scott.

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Bombers welcome interstate trip to end dramatic week

Essendon take on West Coast in Perth in their first game under interim coach Dean Solomon following the decision to part ways with Brad Scott.

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AFL:Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Essendon axed coach Brad Scott following just one win from the past 24 games and West Coast will be on red alert ahead of their clash in Perth.

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Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Essendon axed coach Brad Scott following just one win from the past 24 games, and West Coast will be on red alert ahead of their clash in Perth.

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MCG farewell for footy great and MND campaigner Daniher

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

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AFL:Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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Interim coach Solomon 'won't consider' Bombers job

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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AFL:'Good TV': Mitchell reacts to Scott's Merrett bombshell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett were interesting, but offered no insight on their plans for the ex-Essendon captain.

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'Good TV': Mitchell reacts to Scott's Merrett bombshell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett were interesting, but offered no insight on their plans for the ex-Essendon captain.

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AFL:'Have one more go': Cats coach Scott gets testy

Geelong coach Chris Scott was at his evasive best, the day after his twin brother Brad was sacked as Essendon coach.

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'Have one more go': Cats coach Scott gets testy

Geelong coach Chris Scott was at his evasive best, the day after his twin brother Brad was sacked as Essendon coach.

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From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is the last thing Essendon need

Brad Scott’s departure has got some Bombers fans excited about one of the club’s favourite sons. But they should be careful what they wish for

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AFL:Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.

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AFL:Hird confirms he wants to coach Essendon again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, given the disastrous fallout from when he was first in charge.

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Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.

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AFL:Artemis finally has AFL lift off in mid-season draft

The AFL mid-season draft meant new homes for 18 players, with Collingwood picking up the only two players aged over 23.

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Artemis finally has AFL lift off in mid-season draft

The AFL mid-season draft meant new homes for 18 players, with Collingwood picking up the only two players aged over 23.

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AFL:Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers

Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as the Bombers do not rule out the return of James Hird.

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AFL:Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

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Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

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AFL:Hird return not ruled out as Bombers sack coach

After sacking coach Brad Scott, Essendon are not ruling out any options for his replacement - and that includes a potential James Hird return.

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Scott the latest casualty as Essendon bomb again

After six-straight losses this season and 7931 days since winning a final, Essendon have decided Brad Scott isn't part of the solution.

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