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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.

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Roos fend off rivals to re-sign Zurhaar

North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar has signed a new two-year deal that ties him to the AFL club until the end of 2024.

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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.

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Blues hold off Bombers in AFLW thriller

Carlton's fierce rivalry with Essendon has extended to the AFLW, with the Blues holding off a last-quarter onslaught to beat the Bombers by one point.

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Bombers re-sign Stewart, Hawks axe four

AFL clubs are gearing up for the annual trade period and draft by clearing room on their lists, while Essendon have re-signed tall utility James Stewart.

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AFLW star Prespakis ready for grudge match

Essendon star Madison Prespakis admits she still loves Carlton ahead of the first grudge match with her former AFLW club this weekend.

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Bombers need open mind on coach: Lewis

Essendon need to open up a wide net for potential AFL coaching candidates, according to Bombers coaching subcommittee member Jordan Lewis.

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Full list of AFL retirements, delistings, and free agent moves for 2022 so far

As the 2022 season draws to a close, each club looks to change its list heading into 2023. Keep track of all the movements here.

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Former Bomber McKenna eyes AFL return

Former Essendon speedster Conor McKenna has reportedly told Gaelic football teammates he will return to the AFL next season.

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AFLW rides emotional wave as Essendon, Hawthorn, Sydney and Port Adelaide join competition

With 18 teams in the competition, AFLW is now complete. Kate O'Halloran reviews the highlights of an emotional round one and talks to Sophie Locke about honouring her mum.

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Pagan backs Williams or Lyon for Bombers

Two-time AFL premiership coach Denis Pagan has backed Mark Williams or Ross Lyon to take over at Essendon, adding they should not appoint a first-timer.

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Fleming, Locke the pick of young Hawks

Jasmine Fleming and Sophie Locke have made AFLW rivals take notice with superb displays for Hawthorn's young team in their round-one encounter with Essendon.

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Essendon win clash of newcomers in AFLW

Bonnie Toogood and Maddy Prespakis starred as Essendon marked their first AFLW appearance with a 26-point win over fellow expansion side Hawthorn.

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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.

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Hawks hatred for Bombers transfers to AFLW

Hawthorn and Essendon will make their AFLW debuts when they lock horns in Saturday night's clash at Marvel Stadium.

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Magpies account for Carlton in AFLW opener

Collingwood have dominated rivals Carlton to win the opening game of the AFLW season by 18 points at Ikon Park on Thursday night.

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Skill, determination and tactics you won't want to miss: The players to watch in AFLW season seven

Eighteen teams, a pay rise and more contact time. These are the players to watch as AFLW season seven is set to go to a whole new level, Gemma Bastiani writes.

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Vescio relishes special AFLW milestone

Carlton co-vice captain Darcy Vescio will bring up the 50-game milestone against Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.

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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.

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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

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Essendon CEO Xavier Campbell resigns from role amid turmoil at AFL club over failed chase for Alastair Clarkson

The fallout from Essendon's failed chase for Alastair Clarkson continues, with club CEO Xavier Campbell handing in his resignation, and two premiership players leaving the board.

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New-look AFLW presents opportunity in season seven but jury is out on changes

Amid broader growth of the women’s game, the new campaign kicks off in winter and with a full compliment of teams

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Bombers seek ruthless edge in AFLW debut

Inaugural Essendon AFLW co-captain Bonnie Toogood says the club wants to present a "physical and ruthless" challenge in their first AFLW season.

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Dons' AFL coach pitch flattering: Clarkson

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says is attracted to the challenge of revitalising the Kangaroos and turning the AFL club into a premiership force.

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AFL Round-Up: Agony for Carlton and Brisbane, ecstasy for Collingwood as unforgettable 2022 regular season reaches thrilling conclusion

One of the most enthralling home and away seasons in AFL history ends with a weekend of relief, heartbreak and intrigue, setting the scene for a September to remember. We digest the week that was.

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