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AFL:Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

AAP · Jun 1

Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.

AAP · Jun 1

AFL: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.

AAP · Jun 1

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AFL:Solomon to keep head down as James Hird talk builds

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.

AAP · May 31

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.

AAP · May 31

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.

AAP · May 30

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.

AAP · May 28

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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.

AAP · May 27

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

The Guardian - AU · May 27

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.

AAP · May 27

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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 26

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AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · May 26

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.

AAP · Sep 24, 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 23, 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.

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The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

Essendon must stop pining for the past after finding a semblance of stability

The Bombers are on the right path under coach Brad Scott but need to resist the urge to jump at shadows after a crushing defeat to the Bulldogs

AAP · May 20, 2025

Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future

Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025

From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us

The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2024

Injections, horse dye and a grubber: four of Australia’s biggest sporting scandals

Among the glory and accolades sit some memorable moments that weren’t so great. Here are four that made the most waves

AAP · Feb 17, 2023

Dyson Heppell steps down as Bombers captain

Star midfielder Zach Merrett is the early favourite to become Essendon's next AFL captain after Dyson Heppell stepped down from the role.

AAP · Sep 22, 2022

Hird confirms pitch for Essendon coach job

James Hird says redemption is among the reasons he wants to return as Essendon's head coach in the AFL.

AAP · Sep 15, 2022

Hird, Solomon in Bombers' coaching race

Essendon great Tim Watson says the Bombers don't need a saviour to reunite the AFL club, after James Hird interviewed for their vacant head coaching role.

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